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Old Lime Creek Road

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.5 (2)
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  2. CO
  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. San Juan National Forest
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“A surviving section of the old Durango-Silverton stage road. ”

Missy Thompson
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Miles

18.5

KM

Point to Point

9,814' 2,991 m

High

8,759' 2,670 m

Low

1,729' 527 m

Up

753' 230 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

Old Lime Creek road is a scenic route along a surviving section of the old Durango-Silverton stage road. The road is open to vehicles, but the traffic is typically pretty light. The road is generally in good condition with one steep narrow descent down to the river.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - San Juan National Forest Office

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Missy Thompson
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  3.5 from 2 votes

#8

in San Juan National Forest

#25690

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#8

in San Juan National Forest

#2,068

in Colorado

#25,690

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