Red Mountain Mining District, San Juan Mountains, Colorado, Ouray, Silverton, Ghost Town

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Red Mountain Mining District is a ghost town in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. This offroad trail takes you through the heart of the mining district, which features the world-famous Yankee Girl Mine. The Red Mountain Mining District Ghost Town can be found off Highway 550 (the Million Dollar Highway) between Ouray and Silverton.
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@lewischavez3754 Год назад

My Dad worked at these mines, I was born in Durango, Colorado 1951. Still remember my older brother’s taking me sledding. I was probably around 4 yrs old! Live in the mountains in Idaho now, thank you. Luis

@thriftyshirtpicker6449 5 лет назад

ABSOLUTELY one of the coolest off road videos that I have EVER seen. The music was fabulous! Thanks for taking me on the ride. I wish I could buy you a beer.

@JeepsterGal 5 лет назад

Michael Bennett glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

@DRUMMR69 14 лет назад

Did that trail this past September it was amazing. We were on it after a short rain shower, and got a picture of a double rainbow over one of the mines. Thank you so much for the videos you post. Maybe one of these days I will get the videos we did posted.

@MsAutie 3 года назад

We sure miss your videos, Jeepster Gal! Heading back out there again this summer and sharing your videos with friends as we plan our next adventures

@angelalenhardt 3 года назад

Thank you so much! Just haven't had the opportunity to travel much in the past few years, but I'm hoping that will change. Thanks for watching! I hope to add some new videos this summer.

@djangodunn5968 5 лет назад

Left this area in 1982 and always have regretted it. Thank you and as a former miner thanks for the trip!

@JeepsterGal 5 лет назад

Django Dunn thanks for watching!

@sfrealestatedealmaker6001 5 лет назад

JeepsterGal Why’d you stop making videos?

@rbkiernan 12 лет назад

Of all the time I've lived in Colorado, I've never driven the Million Dollar Highway nor really explored much of the San Juans. Thank you for posting such a lovely video.

@allens47 14 лет назад

I love every video you post. I put my headphones on, lean back and ride along with you and Reo taking in all the incredible sights...It takes me back to Colorado if only for a few minutes. Please put me down for a DVD...and thank you!

@vaardwho5630 5 лет назад

Be there this summer, can’t wait.

@promaster185 14 лет назад

WOW-- thank you.i would be interested in a dvd of that area. i have been in that area for vacation the last four octobers and this brings back some great memorys.

@rainey61 11 лет назад

A couple of years ago, my sister took me along on one of the best vacations I have ever had to this very area, Silverton etc. We both really want to go back. I love watching your videos. Thanks for sharing them.

@XXDEADGOATXX 10 лет назад

i spent last fall and winter between montrose and silverton and absolutely fell in love...i plan on moving back there in the next month or two and love your videos of the area...thank you so much.

@Hatchiday 14 лет назад

Fantastic scenery & music ! Hope to come spring !

@mousetreehouse6833 5 лет назад

Well here's a coincidence: I see this 9 year's to the day it was first posted (!) A beautiful post it is too- thank you for the ride!

@really2ugly 14 лет назад

These two new videos are excellent (as all of yours are.) This road scared the you-know-what out of me during a rain storm! Congratulations on the new postings and especially your website. It is great! Count me in on any DVD's.

@jackg6078 9 лет назад

Thanks Gal beautiful !! great guitar. my father would have loved it i do as well. this is one of gods greatest creations .

@Rickster5176 11 лет назад

Thank you for posting this. Your video took me to a place I've always wanted to see, but will never have the chance to. I'm fascinated with the Red Mountain Mining District and it's rich history.

@careks 14 лет назад

It's a great site you have. I have'nt gone thru everything yet but it's awesome!!!

@JeepsterGal 14 лет назад

Wow, a double rainbow. So cool! I love this trail.

@jackjconnelly5409 5 лет назад

Very cool video I will be traveling there in September. I am very excited. Thank you

@MikeLucek 14 лет назад

WONDERFUL VIDEO JeepsterGal !! NOW I've GOT to come to Ouray and do that trip too :) Nice soothing music too. Yes, very interested in a CD/DVD :)

@3p47L 13 лет назад

Your videos are AWESOME, they scenery is breathtaking! You did an excellent job of videotaping. Your so lucky to live where you do and be able to experience such beautiful scenery. This is probably the closest I'll ever get to seeing something like this. Thanks so much so sharing this!

@Qmedjoe 6 лет назад

I will definitely be driving this this coming by summer!!! Thanks for the video, liked and subscribed 😁👍🏼

@MarionZachary 6 лет назад

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it The road is amazing and full of history and great photo opps!

@billmeador6028 5 лет назад

been by there many times but never took this route. Will definitely check it out next time. Great video!

@SeansNewWorld 14 лет назад

As always very nicely done video!

@rally618 12 лет назад

I love watching your videos.Wishing I was there.Only been to Denver and Cabrini Shrine and Golden,loved it.Someday I would like to live there.

@JeepsterGal 14 лет назад

Thanks for visiting the site! I'm working on adding new stuff to it every day. I have a million photos I've taken and I figured I need to do something with them! You should DEFINTIELY visit Colorado!!!

@JeepsterGal 14 лет назад

I've been there when it was covered in about 8 inches of snow and I was too chicken to drive it! LOL. It looked pretty hairy! It was beautiful though!!

@Jonno2summit 10 лет назад

Very nice video. Great videography on the rough road, and good music. I can't be everywhere in Colorado at one time. Thanks for taking me there :-)

@Stickmann7 11 лет назад

I'm sitting in a hotel room in Boston where they would call you Jeepstah Gal... :) This is another fantastic video, and if watched all your videos I could probably spend the next 10 yrs of my life going to all those magnificent places!! Thanks again Jeepstah... (:

@liha600 10 лет назад

Great job on the vid. I was here in 1980, (Red Mtn Pass?) and you took me back. It was the first week of Oct and beautiful with the Aspens turning.

@JeepsterGal 13 лет назад

@3p47L Hey thanks for watching and writing! I love living in Colorado! You should come visit and see these mountains!

@SirJohnny9999 13 лет назад

@JeepsterGal Bummer about the fly-fishing. I am definitely having a blast this evening watching your videos.

@mycatwilatackyou 14 лет назад

yes Red Mtn Pass that was it .. I love all the mines also

@stinkycatz 9 лет назад

wonderful video . some gorgeous backdrops

@JeepsterGal 12 лет назад

Sure, it's called White River Suite by Steve Wiseman, off his album, "Of Woods and Water." All his albums are fantastic.

@JeepsterGal 14 лет назад

I live in the springs too. It's 5.5 hrs to Ouray and worth the trip!

@JeepsterGal 12 лет назад

You're welcome~ Thank you for watching! The San Juan area is my favorite in the entire state!

@careks 14 лет назад

Nice video and I love your website!! Hope to visit Colorado in the future :-)

@JeepsterGal 14 лет назад

Ha! I'm glad you enjoy it! Look for a new video on Clear Lake in the next few days! I will put you down for a DVD!

@JeepsterGal 12 лет назад

Not sure where you are talking about. The only Taylor Park I know is over near Crested Butte? This road is just a small loop that takes an hour or so to drive off the Million Dollar Highway, between Ouray and Silverton.

@lorilange8654 5 лет назад

Wow another amazing off road video very beautiful too bad the mines left some damage to the eviroment can't they plant trees there where the hills are from the mines? Also are there toxic waist from any tailings around there? Just curious.. Loved the guitar music too and the GORGEOUS trees and mountains..

@JeepsterGal 12 лет назад

I am glad you enjoy them! I would like to live there too! :)

@normbehr 12 лет назад

Love your videos!

@JeepsterGal 13 лет назад

@cheddarpecker Thank you! Still hoping to get some DVDs created! Thank you for watching!

@JeepsterGal 14 лет назад

Hey there! Thanks for watching and visiting the web site! Hope all is well!

@Stickmann7 11 лет назад

I've been going to Colorado every year for a long time and this year I'm driving from New York...one would wonder why I don't just move there...SOME DAY!!! Go for it!!

@JeepsterGal 13 лет назад

@SirJohnny9999 I've been fly fishing once in my entire life, so no, I don't have any videos on it. It was fun, though! Thank you for watching and posting!

@redrocket612 6 лет назад

Nice job.

@SirJohnny9999 13 лет назад

Hi there .... just found your video site. Thanks for posting. Your videos sure do bring back fond memories of when I used to live in Denver. I am currently living in Johnstown, PA. By any chance, do you do any fly-fishing? Would love to see videos of fly-fishing in the back country of Colorado. Again, thanks for the videos. Johnny (Johnstown, PA)

@Juno_Beach Год назад

12 years later and I'm watching this video.

@billnseattle 14 лет назад

Nice pictures with your cam. What cam are you using?

@mycatwilatackyou 8 лет назад

i now live in Diego , totally miss CO

@JeepsterGal 14 лет назад

Ok, thanks for letting me know! If I get enough people interested I will create an unedited version with more photos and info, etc. for purchase. Thank you for watching!

@lorilange8654 5 лет назад

Awesome and love the music let me ask what was being mined back in the day? Also is it an environmental pollution issue?

@mattzr2blazer 4 года назад

Love this video and music! What is the song?

@davidpriestley6604 4 года назад

Would you suggest a GPS app for all of these passes you’ve taken? I am looking to find my trail heads and make a few loops in the next few weeks.

@blueskydesigns6634 4 года назад

My apologies, I've never used a GPS app, but hopefully one of the others will see this and help you out!

@joewilkerson3444 6 лет назад

Do you have a background in video production? I can just see those old miners going to work in the morning. With the scenery in the fall though, I'm afraid I would not get much done. LOL

@JeepsterGal 6 лет назад

Joe Wilkerson Hi! Not really a background. I taught myself how to edit videos when I switched to a Mac back in 2004 and I’ve improved both equipment and skills over the years :)

@OleCrankyGamer 4 года назад

6 saloons? figures. They had doifferent gambling at each one probably Another awesome history lesson

@JeepsterGal 14 лет назад

Not sure about that...OH! You may be thinking about Red Mountain PASS, not Red Mountain Mining District. Red Mountain Pass might have had that sign..it's just up the road from this trail. The start of Black Bear Road begins at the summit of Red Mtn. Pass.

@MOUNTAINOUS 12 лет назад

nice. i seen mostly driving ones. i am from mt hood oregon. i make adventure videos. i have over 400. recently guitar and kiss but i do tons of survival and martial arts videos at mountains and forest in mt hood area. it led to me being on a big tv show one episode in canada. which was fun to be a part of. if you like nature go through my older vids. i do tons of snowboard and bmx videos also. peace.

@mycatwilatackyou 14 лет назад

What I remember about this particular trail , I think this one remember I was only 10 lol , but a sign that says "Top Of The World" is this the place ??

@mycatwilatackyou 14 лет назад

whats the name of the first song ?

@JeepsterGal 12 лет назад

I have other videos besides driving...I have a True Grit video of all the location from the movie, a video about the Autumn colors, a video on the ghost town of Ironton...

@JeepsterGal 14 лет назад

@billnseattle for the car mount I use an old mini DV Canon camcorder. For everything else I film, I use the Canon HV20 for HDV.

@CascadeGriz 7 лет назад

Nice, I see why my friend keeps telling me I need to move to Colorado. Can you tell me about the music? Thanks for sharing!

@JeepsterGal 7 лет назад

Chuck Holton it's White River Suite by Steve Wiseman, off his album "Of Woods and Water."

@jackg6078 11 лет назад

in 1996 some friends with jeeps took me for a 7 day journey through a lot of old towns and mines along the divide above tincup. one mine was called the molly Murphy. or so i was told. do you know where it is? it was a gold mine. and it has been so long ago i cant find it.

@jhnsnzman 6 лет назад

Jack G ,yes i do

@JeepsterGal 11 лет назад

There is a MARY Murphy Mine up in the Tin Cup area. Perhaps that's the one? You can google that one to find exactly where it is. You Tube won't let me put a link in a comment.

@jhnsnzman 6 лет назад

JeepsterGal ,tin cup is above Buena Vista, lived there thirty plus years, good view,good job on the vids,thanks...home sic now

@lorenmcclellan2889 11 лет назад

if ya ever go over brown mountain, get a good shot when you drive through the waterfall and the jeep lilts so you can see the bottom of the canyon... good pucker factor for people to see LOL

@DJMoore-001 10 лет назад

Hell this is my back yard.

@DJMoore-001 10 лет назад

Shoot Ouray is about a hour away maybe a little more. I like going to Silverton to. I hate Red Mountain in the winter though.

@DJMoore-001 10 лет назад

I think one that alot over look is Mcclure, Between the straight down one the Glenwood side, And the Elk laying on the road on this side That one is one that gets forgotten, That is the pass I take to go to Denver, To go your way I head over monarch, I went down it side ways one year when my buddy was getting married in Pancho Springs. LOL

@DJMoore-001 10 лет назад

No doubt.

@indianajones500 6 лет назад

I live on 550 mi 99

@Stickmann7 11 лет назад

I would buy a dvd of this area in a heartbeat...please let me know!!! Thanks

@zamora211 6 лет назад

How can I get there?? Can you send me directions!!!

@indianajones500 6 лет назад

where are you

@JeepsterGal 14 лет назад

@houstonfire62 I would love to do one! Hope to go with friends with ATVs this summer and do Black Bear!

@JeepsterGal 13 лет назад

@SirJohnny9999 YAY! Good times. Ya need to high tail it back to CO and do some Jeepin'!

@XXDEADGOATXX 10 лет назад

would like to meet a few good locals when i move back there...

@jhnsnzman 6 лет назад

Patrick Sanchez ,very few left, the tourists bought them out

@specter3dm254 8 лет назад

I love in Durango close from silverton

@specter3dm254 8 лет назад

live*...sorry

@jrgeorge4 14 лет назад

Wouls Very Much Be Interested In A CD

@scottrobertson5639 2 года назад

As far as i know in fall its the prettiest place on the planet

@JeepsterGal 12 лет назад

What makes you think these are private roads? Of course they aren't private roads, they are National Forest or Bureau of Land Management property. These are well documented Jeep trails. Why not do a bit of research before making stupid comments?

@DanielMorton711131 14 лет назад

The reason it was called the million dollar highway is, when the workers came across gold they stopped working.

@MOUNTAINOUS 12 лет назад

why dont you film other stuff than driving? peace

@nmxterra 13 лет назад

Sometimes I wish I were rich and not have sit down all day in a job that hardly pays. I would be all over Colorado.

@Limitlessaudi 12 лет назад

Are you driving on Private Roads without permission from the Owner? If so that is really crappy to tear up all the roads with your jeeps. You should respect people's property and stop jeeping on trails that don't permit you to go on and destroy.

@jhnsnzman 6 лет назад

Limitlessaudi ,your as dumb as a box of rocks,these are all managed by blm, they mostly require chains in winter

@JeepsterGal 11 лет назад

Not sure why you need to bring politics into this, and since I'm a "libtard" as well, perhaps I should indeed be moderating my comments, as you suggest.