Peru Creek
A fun weekend adventure with a lot to do and great trails to drive.
Total Miles
6.0
Elevation
3419.7 ft
Duration
2 or 3 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Summer/Fall
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Trail Overview
A super easy road to camping, hiking and more. There are some difficult trails in the area if you want more of a challenge. Cinnamon Gulch takes you to an amazing viewpoint at an old tram house. Chihuahua Gulch is a fun, challenging side trip. Closed from November 23 through May 20, or until dry.
Difficulty
Easy. Forest Road 260 can be driven in a high-clearance two-wheeldrive vehicle when dry. You'll want 4-wheel drive for side roads.
History
The Pennsylvania Mine was a rich producer of gold and silver, with its best year occurring in 1893, the year of the great silver crash. It continued to operate through the crash, producing $3 million in total earnings between 1893 and 1898. It has been a major polluter of water in the area, and clean-up efforts, which have closed the trail intermittently in recent years, are now complete.
