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Running 70 miles long, the La Plata River is located near Durango, Colorado. A tributary of the San Juan River, its name translates from the Navajo language, meaning “flowing over projecting rock.”
La Plata River (Navajo: Tsé Dogoi Ńlíní) is a 70-mile-long (110 km) [2] tributary to the San Juan River in La Plata County, Colorado, and San Juan County, New Mexico, in the United States. This small river heads at the western foot of Snow Storm Peak in the La Plata Mountains of southwestern Colorado , approximately 35 miles (56 km) north ...
The canyon road winds alongside the La Plata River before transitioning into a more rugged path, perfect for 4×4 vehicles and Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs). This guide explores the best off roading, hiking, and more in one of Durango’s most untamed places.
The La Plata Mountains are an excellent place to hike, camp, backpack, fish, and picnic in the summer. During the winter months, the La Plata Mountains are a superb location for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, mountaineering, and snowmobiling.
The stunning La Plata Mountains can be found nestled into the southwestern corner of Colorado, just northwest of Durango. This branch of the San Juans is home to 18 unique peaks measuring over 12000 feet and is the traditional home of the Ute People.
Located in beautiful La Plata Canyon, Snowslide Campground has 13 sites, all first-come, first serve. Most of the sites are well shaded and some have direct access to the La Plata river. Services include fire grates, picnic tables, and pit toilets. Bear-safe food storage is recommended.
Head out on this 9.0-mile out-and-back trail near Twin Lakes, Colorado. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 10 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
La Plata River is a tributary to the San Juan River in La Plata County, Colorado, and San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. This small river heads at the western foot of Snow Storm Peak in the La Plata Mountains of southwestern Colorado, approximately 35 miles north of the New Mexico State line.
La Plata River is a 70-mile-long (110 km) tributary to the San Juan River in La Plata County, Colorado, and San Juan County, New Mexico, in the United States. This small river heads at the western foot of Snow Storm Peak in the La Plata Mountains of southwestern Colorado, approximately 35 miles (56 km) north of the New Mexico state line.
The La Plata River is much more of a creek than a river with its start at the north end of the La Plata mountains. It flows through Hesperus where a good chunk is diverted for irrigation before its remaining trickle enters the San Juan near Farmington, New Mexico.