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Animas Forks Road

 
  Total Distance: 12.08 miles
  Elevation: 9,332 to 11,144 feet
  Technical Rating: 2
  Scenic Rating: 8
  Season: June - October
 
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This route runs from Silverton to the Animas Forks Ghost Town. It follows the Animas River.

Historic sites: Aspen Mine, Mayflower Mill, Howardsville, Middleton, Sunnyside Mill, Eureka, Otto Mear's Snowshed, Animas Forks Ghost Town, Columbus Mill.

Connecting Routes: Cinnamon Pass Road, California Gulch Trail, Corkscrew Gulch Trail, Stony Pass Trail, Maggie Gulch Trail, Minnie Gulch Trail, Picayne Gulch Trail, Eureka Gulch Trail

   
Route Information: San Juan National Forest
  701 Camino del Rio
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4874
   
  Silverton Chamber of Commerce
414 Green Street
Silverton, CO 81433
(970) 387-5654
 
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