San Juan Backcountry
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Although the mines of the San Juan’s are now silent, take a step back in time and experience what it must have been like to be a miner in the San Juan’s many years ago. The underground world of hard rock mining is rarely seen by outsiders.
Come join San Juan Backcountry with a most fascinating historical tour of Silverton, Colorado. We begin out at San Juan Backcountry Headquarters, and as we go through town, your guide will acquaint you with the historical sites along the way up to Cunningham Gulch and the Old Hundred Gold Mine.
Lunch is provided at the mine, followed by panning for gold and silver. Pocket your treasures and shortly before noon you will “suit up” in rain gear for a tour of the underground mine workings; deep below Galena Mountain.
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Guided ATV & UTV Tours in the San Juan Mountains
Explore the back roads of this gorgeous backcountry and take pictures of waterfalls, wildlife or whatever the next turn brings you. Smell the wildflowers and take in all the beauty that will surround you. Our ATV & UTV guided tours in the magnificent San Juan Mountains will ensure you have the most exciting vacation and unforgettable memory possible. Our ATV Lunch Tour works great if you would like to ride the train the same day.
Guided Historical Tours
Although the mines of the San Juan’s are now silent, take a step back in time and experience what it must have been like to be a miner in the San Juan’s many years ago. The underground world of hard rock mining is rarely seen by outsiders.
Come join San Juan Backcountry with a most fascinating historical tour of Silverton, Colorado. We begin out at San Juan Backcountry Headquarters, and as we go through town, your guide will acquaint you with the historical sites along the way up to Cunningham Gulch and the Old Hundred Gold Mine.
Lunch is provided at the mine, followed by panning for gold and silver. Pocket your treasures and shortly before noon you will “suit up” in rain gear for a tour of the underground mine workings; deep below Galena Mountain.
ATV Adventure Tours
For 3 nights and 3 days, San Juan Backcountry will furnish an adventure on ATV’s (single) UTV’s (side-by-side) or 2-up ATV’s through some of the most remote beautiful rugged country in America. Everything will be furnished (except you); machines, food, water, lodging, etc. Come prepared to see great landscapes, rugged mountain terrain, waterfalls, old mines, old mills, tram towers, ghost towns, wildflowers (in season), and often times, wildlife. The roads we will tour are old Ute Indian trails, mining roads, old supply routes, all from the 1800’s until now.
Our experienced guides will tell you of the history of the San Juan area, and stop for pictures, snacks, and talks along the way. Each guide is experienced with the trails and history. Each day will be filled with excitement and a full day of riding. The sights and views you will see are unbelievable and breath taking.
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