Near Portland Mine Trail #238.1A
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Portland Mine Trail #238.1A

3.0 (1 Rating)
A short trail, making this one of Ouray's easiest mines to reach.
0.3
mi
Distance
124
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekSpringViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
A few dispersed campsites can be found along Portland Mine Road, but be sure to follow all Uncompahgre National Forest camping regulations.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.31mi
Distance
124ft
Elevation Gain
131ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
9,207ft
High Point
9,063ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Follow the Portland Trail for 2.2 miles, and from the four-way intersection, take the spur off to the right. Slowly losing ground, the route meets with Portland Creek after one-quarter mile. Growing faint, the trail dwindles at this point, but a small network of social and game trails work their way up to the Portland Mine Road (County Road 16), about 300 feet uphill. The mine sits at the very end of this road. Alternatively, you could simply hike, bike or drive up the 1.8 mile Portland Mine Road, although 4WD is required to reach this point by car.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Caroline Cordsen