Silverton Lakes RV Park and Cabins
859JR88W+VM
40.712944, -122.436980
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Tucked at 9,318 feet in the rugged San Juan Mountains, Silverton Lakes RV Park & Cabins is a rustic, scenic, and welcoming basecamp with OHV trail access, peaceful cabins, RV sites, and tent spots — all surrounded by mountain peaks, alpine lakes, and miles of fresh air.
We will link some of the trails below to create rides of about 60 - 80 round trip.
Animas Forks Ghost Town OHV Route takes us through stunning treeless tundra and mountain passes, leading to an incredibly preserved ghost town. We will enjoy the sight of a mountain stream accompanied by a charming waterfall. This trail has some steep drop-offs and some rough patches along the way. The trail is rated moderate.
Corkscrew Gulch is located between Ouray and Silverton, it is one of the more significant four-wheel-drive roads that people from all over the world want to drive, and for good reasons. Most notable is the contrast of colors viewed while driving the trail and the "up-close-to-it" experience in the area.
Arrastra Gulch offroad trail is a narrow shelf adventure with plenty to see. No significant obstacles block this trail, but its steep grade on a loose talus shelf warrants a confident driver and a vehicle with a low-range transfer case. Cable towers and carts sit above your head, giving a glimpse into the past of how they once transferred the minerals from clear up top in the gulch down into the valley.
Cinnamon Pass is rated moderate and winds through the spectacular scenery of the San Juan Mountains, Cinnamon Pass is the southern half of the world-renowned Alpine Loop Scenic Byway. This trail showcases ghost towns and mines from the 1880s while providing epic scenic overlooks and stunningly beautiful wildflowers along the drive.
Burns Gulch is one of the few trail opportunities you get to cross the Animas River. Like many other roads around Silverton, this 4wd road is relatively easy to drive but provides spectacular views of the endless giant peaks you are surrounded by. The road takes you to the bowl formed by 13,866' Jones Mountain and 13,812' Niagara Peak where you can look back down the valley to see the pristine ghost town of Animas Forks and gaze upon its rustic remains.
California Pass is a historic four-wheel-drive road near Silverton, Colorado. It began with a purpose - to find and transport gold. Today, it is a pleasurable route offering scenic vistas of the San Juan Mountains with abundant, deeply rich, and colorful wildflowers. From the top of California Pass at 12,963 feet, look northwest for a fantastic view of the shimmering aquamarine Lake Como. The eastern side of California Pass offers glimpses of one of the most booming mining areas Colorado had to offer in the late 1800s, with the well-preserved ghost town of and the Frisco Mill. It is a perfect trail to combine with so many other trails that southwestern Colorado is known for and for anyone looking to get comfortable driving on shelf roads for the first time.
Hurricane Pass is a unique trail in the San Juan Mountains above the timberline. High alpine animals are frequently spotted, bringing another feature to attract users to this beautiful area. Climbing steeply up the mountain between Hurricane Peak and Brown Mountain, this mildly technical yet intriguing trail is a common addition to form one of the many takes on the Alpine Loop.
Minnehaha Basin is an extremely scenic in-and-out trail that provides epic vista views like many others in the Silverton area. Mining history along the road is very prevalent, and this is the only trail in the area that allows you to look down on the Gold King Mine, the epicenter of the 2015 EPA wastewater disaster. This road has three branches making for a fun-filled day of exploring.
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Silverton Lakes RV Park and Cabins
859JR88W+VM
40.712944, -122.436980
Hosts
About
Tucked at 9,318 feet in the rugged San Juan Mountains, Silverton Lakes RV Park & Cabins is a rustic, scenic, and welcoming basecamp with OHV trail access, peaceful cabins, RV sites, and tent spots — all surrounded by mountain peaks, alpine lakes, and miles of fresh air.
We will link some of the trails below to create rides of about 60 - 80 round trip.
Animas Forks Ghost Town OHV Route takes us through stunning treeless tundra and mountain passes, leading to an incredibly preserved ghost town. We will enjoy the sight of a mountain stream accompanied by a charming waterfall. This trail has some steep drop-offs and some rough patches along the way. The trail is rated moderate.
Corkscrew Gulch is located between Ouray and Silverton, it is one of the more significant four-wheel-drive roads that people from all over the world want to drive, and for good reasons. Most notable is the contrast of colors viewed while driving the trail and the "up-close-to-it" experience in the area.
Arrastra Gulch offroad trail is a narrow shelf adventure with plenty to see. No significant obstacles block this trail, but its steep grade on a loose talus shelf warrants a confident driver and a vehicle with a low-range transfer case. Cable towers and carts sit above your head, giving a glimpse into the past of how they once transferred the minerals from clear up top in the gulch down into the valley.
Cinnamon Pass is rated moderate and winds through the spectacular scenery of the San Juan Mountains, Cinnamon Pass is the southern half of the world-renowned Alpine Loop Scenic Byway. This trail showcases ghost towns and mines from the 1880s while providing epic scenic overlooks and stunningly beautiful wildflowers along the drive.
Burns Gulch is one of the few trail opportunities you get to cross the Animas River. Like many other roads around Silverton, this 4wd road is relatively easy to drive but provides spectacular views of the endless giant peaks you are surrounded by. The road takes you to the bowl formed by 13,866' Jones Mountain and 13,812' Niagara Peak where you can look back down the valley to see the pristine ghost town of Animas Forks and gaze upon its rustic remains.
California Pass is a historic four-wheel-drive road near Silverton, Colorado. It began with a purpose - to find and transport gold. Today, it is a pleasurable route offering scenic vistas of the San Juan Mountains with abundant, deeply rich, and colorful wildflowers. From the top of California Pass at 12,963 feet, look northwest for a fantastic view of the shimmering aquamarine Lake Como. The eastern side of California Pass offers glimpses of one of the most booming mining areas Colorado had to offer in the late 1800s, with the well-preserved ghost town of and the Frisco Mill. It is a perfect trail to combine with so many other trails that southwestern Colorado is known for and for anyone looking to get comfortable driving on shelf roads for the first time.
Hurricane Pass is a unique trail in the San Juan Mountains above the timberline. High alpine animals are frequently spotted, bringing another feature to attract users to this beautiful area. Climbing steeply up the mountain between Hurricane Peak and Brown Mountain, this mildly technical yet intriguing trail is a common addition to form one of the many takes on the Alpine Loop.
Minnehaha Basin is an extremely scenic in-and-out trail that provides epic vista views like many others in the Silverton area. Mining history along the road is very prevalent, and this is the only trail in the area that allows you to look down on the Gold King Mine, the epicenter of the 2015 EPA wastewater disaster. This road has three branches making for a fun-filled day of exploring.
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