Trail Overview
This is an easy and straightforward route that is suitable for most high-clearance vehicles. In dry conditions, you may not need to engage 4WD except for a moderately loose-rock section where additional traction may be helpful. There are also a few ruts along the route that require careful tire placement, but they are manageable with a little attention. Overall, the trail presents very few challenges and can be comfortably driven at a reasonable pace. In dry conditions, this is a very easy and enjoyable route for drivers of varying experience levels.
Difficulty
This is an easy route that may not require 4WD except for the moderately loose-rock section. There are also a few ruts that require careful tire placement, but overall, in dry conditions, this is a straightforward route.
History
The area around the Greenville Mine has a rich mining history dating back to the late 1800s, when prospectors moved into the mountains around Clark, Hahns Peak, and the surrounding Park Range in search of gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc. The Greenville Mine was one of several significant workings in the area, with tunnels and shafts driven into the mountainside. Today, the old mine workings, tailings, and historic roads remain as reminders of the region’s mining era, while the surrounding mountains have largely returned to their natural state.
