Rocky Gulch Road

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Best known as the road to the Buffalo Boy Tram House, Rocky Gulch Road is a winding, narrow, rocky spur road off of Stony Pass that takes travelers to some incredibly rich mining history along Galena Mountain. Located just outside of Silverton, Colorado, this road passes the remnants of the Gary Owe... Read More
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Highlights of Rocky Gulch Road

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Highest Elevation
13048 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
3B
Nearest Town
Silverton
Nearest Services
Silverton
Management Agency
San Juan County
District
County Road and Bridge

Overview

Best known as the road to the Buffalo Boy Tram House, Rocky Gulch Road is a winding, narrow, rocky spur road off of Stony Pass that takes travelers to some incredibly rich mining history along Galena Mountain. Located just outside of Silverton, Colorado, this road passes the remnants of the Gary Owen Mine, Old Hundred Mine, and the Buffalo Boy Mine. Travelers will see the 1930 tram house and suspension cables that were once used to take ore down the mountain to the Niegoldstown area mill.

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1 Trail Concerns
5 Community Reviews
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