Georgetown Loop Railroad
· 17.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Hold on tight, because right here, you're about to witness a feat of 19th-century engineering that tamed the Rockies! The Georgetown Loop Railroad is more than just a scenic ride; it's a testament to the silver boom and…
Georgetown–Silver Plume Historic District
· 18.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine striking it rich beyond your wildest dreams – that's the story of Georgetown and Silver Plume. In the 1860s, silver was discovered in these mountains, sparking a boom. Miners and prospectors flooded the area,…
Georgetown Loop Railroad
· 19.3 mi · Historical Marker
An engineering marvel of the 1880s, the Georgetown Loop climbed 638 feet in elevation over just two miles of track by looping over itself on a 300-foot-long, 95-foot-high steel bridge called the Devil's Gate High Bridge.
Hotel de Paris (Georgetown, Colorado)
· 19.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over near the Hotel de Paris in Georgetown and you'll find yourself staring at a meticulously preserved slice of the 19th century! This isn't just a building; it's a time capsule from the Colorado Silver Boom. In…
Climax, CO: The Summit Came First
· 19.4 mi
Climax, Colorado is famous for one thing: it's home to one of the world's largest molybdenum mines, a metal that hardens steel. So you'd guess the name has something to do with that giant operation, the peak of mining.…
Camp Hale
· 19.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine this quiet valley teeming with thousands of soldiers, training for a brutal war in the mountains of Europe. This is Camp Hale. In 1942, the U.S. Army built this high-altitude training facility to prepare the…
Red Cliff Bridge
· 19.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
One of Colorado's most iconic bridges is right here: Red Cliff Bridge. Originally painted silver and known locally as the Silver Bridge, this cantilevered steel arch bridge is a testament to early engineering. Designed…
