Two Brothers Road

3.8/5 (11 reviews)
Two Brothers Road is an easy offroad trail that connects the old mountain mining towns of Idaho Springs and Central City. If you are one that shys away from the highways and would rather take the dirt roads, this is a trail you need to consider. Take a trip through history and revisit the early 1900... Read More
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Highlights of Two Brothers Road

Ghost Town Category Icon Ghost Town
Mine Category Icon Mine
Overland Category Icon Overland
Highest Elevation
9339 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
County Road 281
Nearest Town
Idaho Springs
Nearest Services
Idaho Springs
Management Agency
Clear Creek County
District
Clear Creek Ranger District

Overview

Two Brothers Road is an easy offroad trail that connects the old mountain mining towns of Idaho Springs and Central City. If you are one that shys away from the highways and would rather take the dirt roads, this is a trail you need to consider. Take a trip through history and revisit the early 1900s structures that once made up the blossoming network of mines surrounding "The Richest Square Mile on Earth".

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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20 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
11 Community Reviews
1 Video
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