Silver Thread Scenic Byway

This route follows the Rio Grande before cutting off and crossing Slumgullion Pass, descending over the Slumgullion Earthslide, passing Lake San Cristobal, the Alferd Packer Memorial, and entering Lake City. The highlands around Creede and Lake City are littered with the remains of abandoned mining structures testifying to the amount of silver found in the area in the late 1800's. In 1848 John C. Fremont lost a third of his men in these mountains in the winter. The countryside is rugged and contains lots of history and scenic beauty. No Colorado vacation would be complete without a drive and a few stops along this beautiful and historic Scenic Byway.

For an In-Depth View of the Silver Thread:
South Fork to Creede
Creede to Clear Creek Falls
Clear Creek Falls to Lake City
and History of the Silver Thread