🍂 2026 fall foliage season

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Fall Photography Special 2026

Durango, CO

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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad runs Fall Photography Special for the 2026 season from Durango, CO. The Fall Photography Special pairs an evening railyard shoot with a northbound steam run for trackside autumn photo stops. The 2026 calendar typically runs late sept–late oct; firm dates haven't been posted yet. Aspens along the Animas River canyon and the high San Juan peaks typically peak late September into mid-October.

2026 dates

Late Sept–late Oct

Not yet posted — operator typically publishes in summer.

Price range

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Peak color

Aspens along the Animas River canyon and the high San Juan peaks typically peak late September into mid-October

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Frequently asked

What is the Fall Photography Special?
A two-day photo event with a Friday evening railyard shoot and a Saturday morning northbound run with multiple deboarding stops for photographs.
Where does the train depart from?
The Durango Depot at 479 Main Avenue in downtown Durango.
Is the event geared to photographers?
Yes — it is curated for photographers, with night shooting at the railyard and trackside photo stops on the northbound run.

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