Smelter Mountain is a great viewpoint with some decent history as well. From up here, you have a great view over Durango and the surrounding mountains. During the mining era, there was a huge smelter, known as the Durango Smelter, at the base of the mountain, that processed Coke, Lead, Copper, Silver, and Gold from mines all over La Plata County, San Juan County, and Southwestern Colorado. It operated between 1888 and 1930.

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1. Smelter Mountain – Bodo State Wildlife Area

6.37km

02:16

360m

Rocky desert climb to historic Smelter Mountain with sweeping views over Durango and La Platas.

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Location: La Plata County, Colorado, United States

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1. Smelter Mountain – Bodo State Wildlife Area

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