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LoginSeniors Outdoors! is an outdoor recreation and social club providing organized year-round outdoor activities and related educational opportunities to active adults age fifty or over. Members share an interest in exploring the Durango and Four Corners Region, staying healthy and physically fit, and meeting others with similar interests.
Seniors Outdoors! has a diverse Outings Schedule with at least two outings a week, including day hikes, backpacking, interpretive and destination hikes, bicycling, snowshoeing, skiing, overnight trips, etc. The club has adopted two segments along Highway 550, which we clean up annually.
We are a diverse group with different ability levels, so outings are planned to accommodate varied paces and distances. Please view the Outing Guidelines before you participate in an outing. In addition, there are several specialized subgroups within Seniors Outdoors! that schedule recurring events. Please see the Seniors Outdoors! Subgroups page for more information.
Upcoming Events
Events
Thursday Road Bike Ride
This is a 28-mile bike ride from the Rec Center to Bakers Bridge and back, stopping at Bread. Contact Ride Leader: Daniel Saum by email.
Friday gravel bike ride
Friday Gravel Bike Rides are fun, moderate, conversational pace outings of about 25 miles over 2-3 hours, mostly on low traffic gravel and dirt roads with the occasional bit of asphalt when needed. Gravel bikes are ideal, mountain bikes are welcome, and road bikes generally are not recommended. Riders naturally spread out but regroup at key junctions, and every ride has a designated lead and sweep to keep things smooth and supportive. Start locations are within roughly 45 minutes of Durango, giving us plenty of variety and scenery. If you would like to get regular ride information (5 days before next ride) and join the group, just send your initial request to gravelrides@seniorsoutdoors.org. More details about gravel rides are available at https://seniorsoutdoors.org/Gravelers.
Hike to Purgatory Flats
Hike mostly downhill through scenic aspens to Purgatory Flats, continuing into narrow Cascade Creek Canyon before arriving at the Animas River for lunch. Almost all the climbing is on the return. Carpool $5. Limit 12. Two well-behaved dogs (Please include in RSVP). Hunting season - Wear Blaze Orange. RSVP Anita Rancatti.
Monday Road Bike Ride
This is a 16-mile bike ride from the Rec Center stopping at PJs and back. Contact Ride Leader: Daniel Saum by email.
Tuesday Easy Outings
Generally easy outings will be approx. 2 hrs. long, +/- 4 miles, less than 600ft elevation gain and at an easy pace. You may contact the hike leader with questions or if you wish to meet other than at Fairgrounds. John Martin 970-749-4056. RSVP is encouraged(using RSVP link below). The details (leader, destination, carpool, dogs, etc.) will be emailed to our own Easy Outing subgroup email list 2-3 days in advance. To receive these weekly emails please send a request to easyoutings@seniorsoutdoors.org.
Happy Hour at Ska Brewery
RSVP Joe Jacquot (832) 474-7191 by Monday 10/26/2026. I'll try to get a table outdoors, weather permitting.
WW hike Log Chutes
This hike will start at the Log Chutes TH parking lot and follow mostly old roads through the forest with a few view points and perhaps some late fall color. Carpool $2. Well behaved dogs ok, include in RSVP. Limit 15. Hunting season - Wear Blaze Orange. RSVP Petra Heinsen. Meet at Rec Center.
Thursday Road Bike Ride
This is a 28-mile bike ride from the Rec Center to Bakers Bridge and back, stopping at Bread. Contact Ride Leader: Daniel Saum by email.
Hike Sand Canyon
Sand Canyon is always nice in the spring or fall. We will do a loop and go by several ruins. There will be an option to leave SRP early and have breakfast at Moon Dog (formerly ABC) in Mancos. Limit 15 per group. No dogs. Carpool $11. RSVP to Clark Lagow.
Friday gravel bike ride
Friday Gravel Bike Rides are fun, moderate, conversational pace outings of about 25 miles over 2-3 hours, mostly on low traffic gravel and dirt roads with the occasional bit of asphalt when needed. Gravel bikes are ideal, mountain bikes are welcome, and road bikes generally are not recommended. Riders naturally spread out but regroup at key junctions, and every ride has a designated lead and sweep to keep things smooth and supportive. Start locations are within roughly 45 minutes of Durango, giving us plenty of variety and scenery. If you would like to get regular ride information (5 days before next ride) and join the group, just send your initial request to gravelrides@seniorsoutdoors.org. More details about gravel rides are available at https://seniorsoutdoors.org/Gravelers.
Announcements
Avalanche season
Avalanche Avoidance: Winter in our San Juans presents well-known avalanche dangers. For Seniors Outdoors!, the primary safety consideration is avoidance. We strive to avoid outings which present significant avalanche risk due to terrain, slope, weather [...]
Seniors Outdoors! Featured in the Durango Herald
We’re thrilled to share that Seniors Outdoors! was recently spotlighted in a feature article by the Durango Herald, celebrating our vibrant community and the adventurous spirit that defines our members. From summiting peaks to forging [...]
Seniors Outdoors! featured in Comfort Keepers podcast
🌟 Longtime Seniors Outdoors! member Gail Davidson recently sat down with Erin from Comfort Keepers for a heartfelt and insightful conversation about what makes SO! such a special community. From the joys of outdoor adventures [...]