Highlight • Historical Site
Muldoon Mine
Hiking
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Running
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San Juan National Forest
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Caro "Bandit"
August 22, 2025
Hiking
The old silver mine is a great short detour along the Colorado Trail. There are two buildings still standing and also a pretty slanted outhouse. A marmot has moved into the main building and there is a nice flat spot to pitch a tent. Enjoy the view of the mountains and Durango!
Matthew
July 21, 2023
Hiking
Muldoon Mine is famous for having mined lots of silver when the mine was operational. There are remnants of buildings and materials left over from the mining days in this area on the slopes of Cumberland Mountain.
Matthew
November 20, 2023
Running
Muldoon Mine is famous for having mined lots of silver when the mine was operational. There are remnants of buildings and materials left over from the mining days in this area on the slopes of Cumberland Mountain.
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3.08km
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Enjoy an easy 1.9-mile hike on the Cumberland Mountain loop from Kennebec Pass, featuring panoramic views and historic mine remnants.
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Elevation 3,600 m