The Alpine Loop Scenic Backcountry Byway is OPEN! See Colorado’s backcountry like never before on the Alpine Loop Scenic Backcountry Byway, NOW OPEN and as majestic as ever!The Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway, a network of four-wheel-drive roads that connect Lake City, Ouray, and Silverton, traverses passes up to 12,800 feet while showcasing old mines, ghost towns, natural wonders, beautiful wildflowers, and abundant wildlife.If you’ve never driven the Alpine Loop Scenic Backcountry Byway, what are you waiting for? Now that the snow is cleared away and the landscape is bursting with life, it’s the best time ever to see Colorado’s backcountry like never before.Get started today by picking up a map at the Lake City Visitor Center, located at 800 Gunnison Ave, or visiting LakeCity.com.
August is History Month in Lake City
This August, celebrate Lake City’s long and varied history by participating in one—or all—of the events scheduled throughout the month. From musical performances and tours to shoot outs and a Victorian tea, there’s something for everyone. For details, please visit our events calendar.
August 1st
Colorado Day with a String Academy Performance and Pub Crawl
August 2nd
Pioneer Jubilee Women’s Club Chuckwagon Supper, Western Dance, and Silent Auction
August 3rd
Volcanoes of Lake City and Stick Horse Show
August 10th
Lake City Old West Shooters Shoot-out August 20th
Back in Thyme Victoria Tea August 23rd
Mito de Soto, Spanish American guitarist August 24th
Lake City Old West Shooters Shoot Out August 31st
Tour of the Rose Lime Kilm site August 31st
Lake City Old West Shooters Shoot-out
Tours
Ghost Tours
Ghost tours will be hosted by the Hinsdale County Historical Society on certain Friday nights throughout August. Meet at 8 pm at the Museum. Bring flashlights and a jacket. Cemetery Tours
Cemetery Tours will be held Tuesday mornings in August at 10:30 am. Meet at the Museum. Ute Ulay Self-Guided Tour
Self-guided Ute Ulay interpretive brochures offer an insight into historical life.
Before you venture into Lake City’s famous backcountry, we encourage you to check theHinsdale County Website for backcountry road conditions.
LAKE CITY NEWS | ALPINE LOOP SCENIC BACKCOUNTRY BYWAY
The Alpine Loop Scenic Backcountry Byway is OPEN!
See Colorado’s backcountry like never before on the Alpine Loop Scenic Backcountry Byway,NOW OPEN and as majestic as ever!
The Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway, a network of four-wheel-drive roads that connect Lake City, Ouray, and Silverton, traverses passes up to 12,800 feet while showcasing old mines, ghost towns, natural wonders, beautiful wildflowers, and abundant wildlife.
Along the way, check out the following points of interests in order from Cinnamon Pass to Engineer Pass:
SHERMAN OVERLOOK
Get a bird’s eye view of the once-bustling city that serviced the profitable Black Wonder Mine.
BURROWS PARK
In a space of a few miles, see the historic buildings of at least six towns that once existed here during the height of mining in the San Juans.
AMERICAN BASIN
American Basin, one of the most photographed places in Colorado, is home to a spectacular show of wildflowers.
ANIMAS FORKS
This old mining town has a number of well-preserved buildings and serves as a junction for several four-wheel-drive roads.
What are you waiting for?
If you’ve never driven the Alpine Loop Scenic Backcountry Byway, what are you waiting for? Now that the snow is cleared away and the landscape is bursting with life, it’s the best time ever to see Colorado’s backcountry like never before.
Get started today by picking up a map at the Lake City Visitor Center, located at 800 Gunnison Ave or visiting LakeCity.com.
Before you venture into Lake City’s famous backcountry, we encourage you to check the Hinsdale County Website for backcountry road conditions.
