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Picayune and Placer Gulch

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Distance
10.08 mi
Elevation gain
2,874 ft
Technical difficulty
Easy
Elevation loss
2,047 ft
Max elevation
12,723 ft
TrailRank 
34
Min elevation
12,723 ft
Trail type
One Way
Time
3 hours 57 minutes
Coordinates
978
Uploaded
April 5, 2020
Recorded
September 2012
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near Animas Forks (historical), Colorado (United States)

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Itinerary description

Picayune and Placer Gulch is a short 4x4 trail with some steep sections. The trail isn't technical however a 4x4 with high clearance is required. Take your time and explore the many old mining structures including the Treasure Mountain Mine and the Gold Prince Mine. The views are spectacular.

Waypoints

PictographMine Altitude 11,633 ft

Treasure Mountain Mine

PictographMine Altitude 12,295 ft

Gold Prince Mine

PictographPanorama Altitude 12,257 ft

View below Eureka Mountain

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