Mogul Mine

4.2/5 (6 reviews)
Hidden in plain sight and rarely visited, the Mogul Mine is an incredibly scenic backcountry road in one of the most popular areas of Colorado. Overshadowed by the more popular Corkscrew Pass and Hurricane Pass It follows the eastern side of Cement Creek from the Gladstone area, up towards Ross Bas...Read More
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Highlights of Mogul Mine

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Mine Category IconMine
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
11553 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
South
Official Trail Name
53
Nearest Town
Silverton
Nearest Services
Silverton
Management Agency
San Juan County
District

Overview

Hidden in plain sight and rarely visited, the Mogul Mine is an incredibly scenic backcountry road in one of the most popular areas of Colorado. Overshadowed by the more popular Corkscrew Pass and Hurricane Pass It follows the eastern side of Cement Creek from the Gladstone area, up towards Ross Basin. The Mogul Mine was known for silver, gold, and lead. The structures of the mine are slowly returning to the earth, but equipment remains to be seen for curios and history buffs.

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7 Waypoints
23 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
6 Community Reviews
1 Video
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