Historic Bachelor Loop Fr 503 - 504

Total Miles
15.1

Elevation

3,343.95 ft

Duration

2 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

This is a 17-mile loop through an historic mining district above Creede. It takes you through mine locations that date back to the 1890's and some abandoned ghost towns that once rivaled Creede in size.The loop starts at a visitor center in Creede, and the road is graded and suitable for most vehicles, but you will encounter some very steep hills.

Photos of Historic Bachelor Loop Fr 503 - 504

Historic Bachelor Loop Fr 503 - 504
Historic Bachelor Loop Fr 503 - 504

Difficulty

This is a graded, maintained dirt road with some steep climbs.

History

Creede, along with several other townsites, began as an encampment in the late 1800's due to mining of the rich silver deposits there. This loop passes by many of the historic mines and ghost towns.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Vern Thompson
Jul 10, 2024
2024 GMC Sierra
Open
Last Chance Mine closed on Wednesdays. Pretty disappointed to find that out. Otherwise amazing views.
David Hutchison
Jul 02, 2024
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet
Ireke Cooper
Jun 29, 2024
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Closed Gate
No further information, headed up and found the trail closed.
Steven Barclay
Sep 25, 2023
4x4
Open
Dusty

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