Gold Mine Road

Gold Mine Road winds through Cow Canyon, tracing the Dolores River beneath towering canyon walls and shaded by stands of cottonwood trees. Connecting Entrada Bluffs/Shura Road to Triangle Road, it offers an iconic river crossing. A handful of well-placed campsites make it an ideal stop for overlanders traveling between Utah and Colorado. The route likely takes its name from historic mining activity near Big Pinto Mesa, adding a subtle layer of history to an already memorable drive.