Alpine Loop Silverton to Animas Forks

This trail starts paved, then turns to gravel. Heavily trafficked on weekends, visibility can be very poor due to blowing dust. There is no cell service once you get a few miles from Silverton. This is an avalanche area in winter. Several areas are quite steep and rocky, but there are no major water crossings. Animas Forks is a partially preserved ghost town maintained by the BLM. It was established in 1873 and abandoned in 1920. Several buildings are still standing and can be walked through.