Hesperus Ski Area
The site of Hesperus Ski Area is 10 mi west of Durango. Look also at Mesa Verde, 24 mi away. Highs of 40–44°F mark the coldest months, January, February and December.
A ski area, 10 mi west of Durango
About 64 inches of snow a year
The nearest weather station records about 64" of snow in a normal winter, with January nights around 12°. When to go ↓
Durango is the nearest base
Durango is 10 miles east, with 43 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.
A month-by-month look
The weather near Hesperus shifts through the year, as below.
Hotels and campgrounds near Hesperus Ski Area
To stay close, try Durango (43) and Mancos (7).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Hesperus | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango | 10 mi east | 15 min | 43 31 hotels · 6 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 19,733 | $668K | — |
| Mancos | 13 mi west | 20 min | 7 2 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park | 1,266 | $353K | — |
| Cortez | 29 mi west | 45 min | 27 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 9,126 | $273K | D |
| Dolores | 27 mi northwest | 40 min | 10 2 hotels · 2 motels · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 933 | $308K | — |
| Rico | 27 mi north | 40 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 347 | $560K | — |
| Bayfield | 26 mi east | 40 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 RV park | 2,974 | $413K | A |
| Cedar Hill | 26 mi south | 40 min | 2 2 RV parks | 902 | $275K | — |
| Ignacio | 26 mi southeast | 40 min | 1 1 RV park | 869 | $246K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
Other well-known places within 70 miles.
Big draw124 mi National ParkMesa Verde National Park463K visitors a year
210 mi Scenic railwayDurango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
325 mi Ancient siteCliff Palace
60 mi MountainShiprock
58 mi LandmarkFour Corners Monument
32 mi National MonumentAztec Ruins National Monument39K visitors a year
69 mi MountainLa Garita Caldera
56 mi National MonumentHovenweep National Monument27K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Mesa Verde National Park: Elaine from Sheffield, England, CC BY 2.0 · Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: pixelFire, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cliff Palace: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Shiprock: Bowie Snodgrass, CC BY 2.0 · Four Corners Monument: Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Aztec Ruins National Monument: G. Edward Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0 · La Garita Caldera: en:User:G. Thomas, Public domain · Hovenweep National Monument: teofilo, CC BY 2.0
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Visiting Hesperus
What town is Hesperus Ski Area near?
Durango, CO, about 10 miles east.
What is the closest airport to Hesperus Ski Area?
Durango La Plata County (DRO), about 19 miles away. The nearest big hub is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 176 miles.
Where should I stay near Hesperus Ski Area?
Durango (10 mi, 43 places to stay), Mancos (13 mi, 7 places to stay) and Cortez (29 mi, 27 places to stay).
What locals in Durango say
No one has shared advice yet; Durango’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.