You can drive up the OHV road to Mayflower Mine and park here to continue hiking up to Silver Lake. The ruins of the old gold mine are along the side of the trail. Some parts of the year the trail may be snowed in past the mine.

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November 27, 2023

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Metal mining and processing (including gold and silver) was a big industry in the area around Silverton. On the way up to Silver Lake there are the remains of an old gold mine.

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1. Silver Lake Trail

12.4km

04:35

820m

The Silver Lake Trail is a moderately graded 12.4 km out-and-back journey, promising hikers absolutely gorgeous scenery, a serene lake, and seasonal wildflowers, despite requiring high-clearance 4WD access to its …

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Elevation 3,460 m

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Tuesday 17 February

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-11°C

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Location: San Juan County, Colorado, United States

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