Crystal River Road

Located just east of the quaint town of Marble, Crystal River Road is a time capsule of long-lost mining history leading to Colorado's most photographed historic site. Winding down a narrow shelf road along the scenic Crystal River, adventurers will be rewarded with views of steep canyon walls, cascading waterfalls, and towering peaks as they journey down the trail once blazed by silver miners and mule-led Jack Trains. The ultimate destination along this trail is the historic Crystal Mill, a beautifully preserved wooden powerhouse perched dramatically above the rushing waters of the Crystal River. Built in 1892, this privately owned structure has been an iconic attraction that beautifully captures a moment frozen in time and has been framed and immortalized in offices and homes nationwide.