Rimrocker (17.54 miles away)
Montrose, Colorado
Calamity Road
Scout Route
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When four-wheeling on the western slope of Colorado, you’ll find colorful mesas, snow-capped mountain ranges, and, among other things, a rich mining history. Outside Gateway, Colorado, Calamity Road leads to the Calamity Camp, hidden at 6,500' on the Uncompahgre Plateau. The semi-restored mine site was established sometime between 1915 and 1925. The historic site has rock cabins, a bunkhouse, and much more. Miners extracted uranium, vanadium, and radium from the region from 1916-1980. Several of the structures are being restored by volunteers at the fenced-off camp area. A short out-and-back spur travels out to the unrestored area where the mill, workhouse, and other resident buildings can be found. The trail out and back to both sites requires 4x4, high clearance, and durable tires to get over the rocky section leading to the info boards. Please help preserve the site and do not camp in the immediate area.
