Trail Overview

This in-and-out trail is 5 miles round trip. Expect slightly steep, rocky hills and water crossings. At the end of the trail is the Golconda Boarding House and Compressor House/Blacksmith Shop. Explore the old mining equipment still in the compressor house. Be aware that the last half mile of the road may be impassable due to snow until later in the season. The walk up is worth it.

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Difficulty

Much of the trail is steep and rocky. There are also steep cliffs on the the edge of the road.

History

The first Golconda mine site was swept away by an avalanche. The new plant, portal and boarding house were established in 1920. The mine produced gold, silver, lead, zinc and copper. It employed 100 men who worked in shifts and stayed at the boarding house.

Technical Rating

Bob Koch

Sep 26, 2025

Open

Jordan Girard

Jun 30, 2025

Open

Nic Shimkonis

Jun 23, 2025

Open

Snow over road almost at the top

Rafael Rendon

Jun 20, 2025

Open

Trail is covered with snow about half a mile from the end. Very little places to turn around.

Doug Christensen

Jun 17, 2024

Open

Clear to the upper switch backs. About two weeks worth of thaw to be passable.

Greg S.

Aug 26, 2023

Open

Colton R

Jul 03, 2023

Open