Alpine Loop
Places to Visit
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This townsite is known for a blizzard that dumped 25 feet of snow in 23 days.
Location on Byway: CO
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At one time, this town was predicted to be the capitol of Colorado, but today only a few structures remain from its heyday.
Location on Byway: CO
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This is one of the better preserved mining towns and is located off of the byway.
Directions: CO
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Christ of the Mines Shrine (CO)This shrine above the town of Silverton was built to ask God's blessing on the mining industry of the San Juans.
Directions: Silverton
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This is one of the highest passes in the San Juan Mountains and overlooks three of the "fourteeners" of the area.
Location on Byway: CO
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Views from this 12,800 ft. pass are spectacular, overlooking surrounding forests and peaks.
Location on Byway: CO
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The Slumgullion Earthflow created this lake, the second largest natural lake in Colorado.
Location on Byway: CO
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Known as the "Switzerland" of America, grand mountain vistas and a variety of wildlife are the highlights in this mountain community.
Directions: Ouray, CO
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This cabin served as a stage stop when this road was used as a stagecoach route.
Location on Byway: CO
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This is a living mining town tucked away in a high mountain valley. This national historic landmark features the narrow gauge line that starts at Durango.
Location on Byway: CO
Animas Forks Townsite (CO)
Capitol City (CO)
Engineer Pass (CO)
Lake San Cristobal (CO)
Ouray (CO)
Silverton (CO)