Tag Archives: Animas Forks

Sideroad off a Sideroad: San Juan (Colorado) County Road 99

Posted on August 11, 2012 by

I thought I’d try something different with this video—providing some GPS info in the video itself. Tell me what you think! San Juan County Road 99 is a side road off of a side road, CR 9. It’s near the … Continue reading →

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Picayne and Placer Gulches in Five Minutes: Video

Posted on August 5, 2012 by

Near the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado, are Picayne (yes, that’s spelled right) and Placer Gulches. San Juan County Road 9 goes up Picayne Gulch (beware: steep!), hops over the divide and down into Placer Gulch. The views are … Continue reading →

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Tour Ghost Town Barracks Near Animas Forks, Colorado: Video

Posted on August 5, 2012 by

This is a short tour of what I believe to be an old barracks building near a mine in Picayne Gulch, near the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado, both in San Juan County. The nearest “real” town is Silverton. … Continue reading →

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Corkscrew, Engineer Passes Open (Sort of)

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Ouray County Road 20A is open up over Corkscrew Pass. And Ouray County Road 18 is open to Engineer Pass and Animas Forks. My goal yesterday afternoon was simple: do a loop consisting of Corkscrew Pass, Hurricane Pass, California Pass, … Continue reading →

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