Silver Queen

Trail Overview

This out-and-back trail may be brief, but it is rich with stories of ambition, perseverance, and the enduring human spirit. Situated off of Picayune/Placer Gulch, it leads you directly to the legendary Silver Queen and Sound Democrat Mines. Along the way, you'll encounter remnants of a bygone era, where prospectors once toiled in search of precious metals. The mines themselves are relics of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, offering a tangible connection to the gold rush and silver mining booms that shaped the region. Even though you can drive to the Silver Queen Mine and turn around to go back, you cannot drive to the Sound Democrat Mine. There is debris in the way of a vehicle getting there but you can certainly walk to it.