Open in App
Upload to Gaia GPS
Please wait - Uploading to Gaia GPS
Fourmile Area: Spanish Mills
Buena Vista,
Colorado
(Chaffee County)
Last Updated:
05/08/2022
Trail Information
Highlights
This trail winds back and forth over small washes with magnificent views of the 14,000' Collegiate Peaks before dropping into a sandy wash at a place known as Spanish Mills. Spanish Mills is the name locals have given this route as there is an old arrastra site (an arrastra is a primitive mill for grinding and pulverizing (typically) gold or silver ore) just down stream from where this trail crosses Fourmile Creek. Spanish Mills was built by area miners in the early 1900s and was later named after the mine operation was abandoned. Please respect private property in this area as the mine and old mill site sit on a patented mining claim. Spanish Mills is a connector trail which ends where the Lenhardy Cut-Off trail and the Natural Bridge trail begin.
Trail Difficulty and Assessment
Start your next adventure on Fourmile Area: Spanish Mills
Upgrade your Membership
Unlock all of the details on every Trail Guide and Scout Route.
Start a 7-day Free TrialUploading to Gaia GPS
Share Trail
Trail Navigation
Trail Reviews
Open
Rated
5/5
Visited: 04/30/2023
Difficulty Accuracy:
Spot On
Not a hard trail by any means, but several of the "whoops" could be problematic for low clearance vehicles or longer wheelbases. Trail was populated with ATVs and OHVs. A few steep inclines but this part of the trail was certainly easier before the "Natural Bridge" trail that follows.
Open
Rated
4/5
Visited: 05/07/2022
Difficulty Accuracy:
Spot On
Easy trail and a nice break from some of the rockier terrain you’ll usually see off-roading. If you’re used to over landing rougher trails but want to bring your less experienced friends this is a great area for large groups to camp. Light duty SUVs should have no problem and there are a few decent camp spots that sedans and 2wd cars can access in dry conditions.
From the Community
Start a free trial and get this level of detail on every trail
guide
Start Free Trial
Print Trail Guide
Purchase
Company
Community
Recent Updates
By clicking "ACCEPT", you agree to be the terms and conditions of each policy linked to above. You also agree to the storing of cookies on your device to facilitate the operation and functionality of our site, enhance and customize your user experience, and to analyze how our site is used.