Information
Nearby Trails
| Status: | Open |
| Typically Open: | Year Round |
| Length: | 1.3 miles |
| Highest Elevation: | 8929 feet |
| Duration: | About 10 minutes |
| Shape of Trail: | Connector |
| Best Direction to Travel: | N/A |
| Nearest Town: | Central City |
| Nearest Town w/ Services: | Black Hawk |
| Official Road Name: | 176.1 |
| Management Agency: | Arapaho National Forest |
| District: | Clear Creek Ranger District |
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Highlights
In 1859, John Gregory discovered gold in a gulch near what became Central City, Colorado and the gold rush was on. Within a few months, the population grew to 10,000 people seeking their fortunes. The area around Central City, Colorado became known as "The Richest Square Mile on Earth." During the late 1800s to early 1900s millions (perhaps billions) of dollar's worth of gold and silver were extracted from the hills of Gilpin County.
Columbine Road is the most popular, eastern entry point into the Yankee Hill network that is littered with dozens of offroad trails. This offroad trail is also the most direct route to the Columbine Campground.
Route Information
Waypoints
1. Cemetery Trailhead (0.00 mi)
The trail starts across the street from the Boodle Mill, surrounded by a handful of old cemeteries.
Directions to Trailhead
Trailhead Coordinates: 39.808280, -105.531360
Coming from Highway 119 - Head west on Black Hawk Street, otherwise known as Gregory Street, for half a mile. The street will transition into Lawrence Street. Continue through the town of Central City for another 6.5 miles as Lawrence Street becomes Eureka street. Take a left at Y intersection looking for the Boodle Mill. Approximately 50 yards later, the trail starts on your right at the next Y intersection.
Coming from Interstate 70 - Take the Central City Parkway (exit 243) 12 miles into the town of Central City. Stay straight at the stop sign as the parkway becomes Spring Street. Go 1 block and stay straight at the following stop sign and stay on Spring Street. Go 1 more block and turn left, heading west on Lawrence Street. Continue on this street for 4 miles as Lawrence Street becomes Eureka street. Take a left at Y intersection looking for the Boodle Mill. Approximately 50 yards later, the trail starts on your right at the next Y intersection.
Camping
Improved
For individual use only, not to be shared.