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Uncompahgre National Forest/Colorado

Virginius Mine

1.0 mi

Distance

1,010 ft

Elev. Gain

51m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Virginius Mine Trail is a short, yet challenging 1-mile out-and-back trail located in the remote reaches of the San Juan Mountains. With an elevation reaching 3984 meters (roughly 13,071 feet), this trail features a significant elevation gain of 308 meters (approximately 1010 feet) over a relatively short distance. The path traverses rugged, mountainous terrain typical of Colorado's high alpine environment.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainhigh altitudepotential for sudden weather changes

Elevation Profile

Min:3,673 ft
Max:3,984 ft
311 ft
0 ft
3,673 ft3,777 ft3,880 ft3,984 ft0.0 mi0.3 mi0.5 mi0.8 mi1.0 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

SummerFall

Highlights

mountain viewshistoric mining area

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Imported route

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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