U.S. Basin

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In the heart of the Red Mountain Mining District, there are mines dotted all over this trail. Some are famous, while others were mere blips in an exercise of futility of those seeking to make a fortune during the silver boom that lasted from 1882 to 1893. The boom commenced right on this trail in 1...Read More
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Highlights of U.S. Basin

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Forest Category IconForest
Ghost Town Category IconGhost Town
Mine Category IconMine
Highest Elevation
12126 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
825
Nearest Town
Silverton
Nearest Services
Silverton
Management Agency
San Juan National Forest
District
Columbine Ranger District

Overview

In the heart of the Red Mountain Mining District, there are mines dotted all over this trail. Some are famous, while others were mere blips in an exercise of futility of those seeking to make a fortune during the silver boom that lasted from 1882 to 1893. The boom commenced right on this trail in 1882, where you can visit the famous Yankee Girl Mine. Yesteryears mining exploits are responsible for all of the roads in this area and U.S. Basin, also known as Red Mountain Pass, packs in the history, but also the amazing views of the San Juan Mountains, which some call the Switzerland of America

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17 Waypoints
53 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
32 Community Reviews
1 Video
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