South Mineral Road

Total Miles
6.8

Elevation

3,273.06 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

This is an easy trail outside Silverton, CO. This trail takes you through Copper Gulch on the North end and ascends as you go south into the Rolling Mountain Valley. The trail is a dirt road for the first 4 miles and transitions into a mild shelf road for the last 3 miles. There are 3 locations for RV camping and multiple dispersed camping spots along the way. The end of the trail has multiple drive-to dispersed camping spots.

Photos of South Mineral Road

South Mineral Road
South Mineral Road

Difficulty

This trail features a shelf road, loose rock, and water crossings up to one foot deep.

Technical Rating

3

Access Description

The trail starts 2 miles Northwest of Silverton, CO off of State Highway 550 (Million Dollar Highway).

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