Cloverdale Mine

Cloverdale Mine

Cloverdale Mine
Cloverdale Mine

Distance

7.6 mi

Technical Rating

5 Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

High-Clearance 4x4 Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

The road to Cloverdale Mine is a fun-filled drive with gorgeous, Rocky Mountain views, a glimpse of the rich mining history of Westcliffe, CO and a couple small spots that will require some technical driving skills. This rocky, 7.7-mile trail ends with a short hike to Cloverdale Mine. The out-and-back trail takes roughly 2-3 hours one way and ascends to above 11,400 feet with dispersed camping throughout. The numerous structures still standing along the trail tell the story of everyday life for the miners at this ghost town. The trail is moderately difficult, with small ledges and sizeable boulders throughout. There are some narrow shelf roads, and it can be muddy if it has rained recently. It is rocky and bumpy throughout, and there is a large boulder field towards the end of trail. Before the mining camp, there is a small ledge obstacle where tire placement becomes particularly important.

Weather

Status Reports

Jason Wilson
Jun 22, 2024
4x4
Open
Mick Denudt
Jun 08, 2024
2017 Jeep Wrangler
Obstructed
Washout
just before the boulder field there's a narrow spot we didn't take the JKU through because she's wide and didn't want to get to close to the edge. A more determined mindset and maybe a bump or two could get you through...but it's narrow towards the end
Mick Denudt
Apr 28, 2024
2017 Jeep Wrangler
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Marshall Nichols
Sep 27, 2023
SxS
Open
Rough/Deteriorated

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