Native Americans, pioneers and cowboys may have shaped the course of a young Oklahoma City but these days this oil-rich center has come into its own for other reasons, though never forgetting its old-west culture.
This scenic route traces the history of Creede's silver mining district through the rugged high mountains of the San Juans. Interpretive signs and a guidebook relate much of the history of these storied mountain canyons.
Details
Location:
Near Creede, in the central San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado
Setting:
Mountainous
Surface:
Rough Dirt or Gravel
Length:
17 miles A 4WD vehicle is required for the final two miles of this loop; however, turnaround points are provided for passenger vehicles.
Time:
1 to 2 hours Most of the historic attractions along this route require you to get out of your car.
Main Roads:
W Willow Ck Rd
Season:
Year round, weather permitting
Camping Info
Marshall Park, Rio Grande
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Head west from Creede along Bachelor Mountain Road to begin the loop. The loop returns to Creede at West Willow Creek Canyon Road, on which a four-wheel-drive vehicle is recommended.
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