Attractions and Places To See around Silver Plume - Top 17

Starting from the historic mining town of Georgetown, the Guanella Pass climb offers you a spectacular journey through dense forests opening into breathtaking high-alpine tundra with views of towering peaks like Mount Bierstadt. You'll ascend approximately 10.5-11 miles, gaining over 3,100ft to reach the lofty 11,669ft summit. Be prepared for a challenging profile: after a steep initial section of 6-7% on average, the gradient eases through the middle before a very tough final 2.3 miles featuring steep switchbacks averaging over 7% with ramps hitting 10-12% or more, made significantly harder by the extreme altitude. The pass is seasonally closed so be sure to check before attempting this climb.

Georgetown was founded in 1859 during the Colorado Gold Rush by George and David Griffith, two prospectors from Kentucky. After 1864, gold and silver ore was mined in countless mines around Georgetown. The town was not a mining camp, but a center for the ore miners and prospectors. Today, the town has a really nice atmosphere and you can still take a ride with the old steam train. There is also a very nice brewery at the north end of the town

Georgetown was founded in 1859 during the Colorado Gold Rush by George and David Griffith, two prospectors from Kentucky. After 1864, gold and silver ore was mined in countless mines around Georgetown. The town was not a mining camp, but a center for the ore miners and prospectors. Today, the town has a really nice atmosphere and you can still take a ride with the old steam train. There is also a very nice brewery at the north end of the town.

Georgetown was founded in 1859 during the Colorado Gold Rush by George and David Griffith, two prospectors from Kentucky. After 1864, gold and silver ore was mined in countless mines around Georgetown. The town itself was not a mining camp, but a center for the ore miners and prospectors. Today, the town has a really nice atmosphere and you can still take a ride with the old steam train. There is also a very nice brewery at the north end of the town.

Torreys Peak is just around the corner from Grays Peak – so you can summit two of the 58 peaks that exceed 14,000 feet in one hike. The view from the summit is exceptionally beautiful. Keep an eye on the weather, though. Thunderstorms are likely to occur in the afternoon during the summer months.

Grays Peak is one of Colorado's famous 14ers and one of the easier ones to summit. If you hike along the iconic Continental Divide Trail (stretching from Mexico to Canada), this mountain is directly on your route. As with all mountains in this area: Keep an eye on the weather. Thunderstorms in the afternoon are very likely during the summer months, so start your hike early. And since you are already here: With Torreys Peak, there is another 14er just around the corner.

Mount Edwards is a 13,856-foot tall peak in Arapaho National Forest. This class 2 summit does not see nearly as many people reaching its peak as the 14er Grays Peak, which shares a long ridge with Mount Edwards. Route finding is straight forward once you are on the ridge, and the views are just as great as the higher summits.

Mount Edwards is a 13,856-foot tall peak in Arapaho National Forest. This class 2 summit does not see nearly as many people reaching its peak as the 14er Grays Peak, which shares a long ridge with Mount Edwards. Route finding is straight forward once you are on the ridge, and the views are just as great as the higher summits.