Cashin Mine

Trip Plan:

Leave South City Market at 8:30am Wednesday August 28. Re-group at Naturita Sales Gas Station/Store.
Bring or buy usual snacks, lunch, water, full tank of gas.
Trail begins approximately 22 miles beyond Naturita.
Trail is in 2 parts, both an in-&-out.
First part climbs the mesa to a dead end above the mine & buildings. Difficulty 3 the last time we were there. Scenic & good rock hounding.
Return most of the way to the highway for the second part.
Second part runs along the creek to a dead end across the creek from the remaining mine buildings. Difficulty 2 if dry.
Bring boots or water shoes if you want to cross the creek to investigate the buildings.
Total time off pavement may be 2 1/2 to 3 hours including lunch.

While commonly called Cashin Copper Mine, it probably produced more silver than copper. Also has some gruesome history a murder.

Please let us know if you expect to join us for this trip.

Thanks,
Lester & Ruth
970 964 4719