The Old Hundred bunk house and tram terminal has been on my bucket list for years. I drove up to the trailhead with a hiking friend but he took one look at the mountainside that the trail traverses and backed out. We drove up a different tram house at the end of the road and poked around there and that is a great place to explore also but I have always wanted to get out to the Old Hundred site. Thnx for publishing this video!
When I first came to the San Juans about 40 years ago there was no information available at all. I went straight up the tram way and even with all of my experience in mountaineering it was doable but unpleasant with a lot of loose rock & exposure. Sine then its one of my favorites and have been there numerous times. The side road off of the "main road"..Stoney Pass...has a very tight turn coming down,. Previously I had no problems but making this turn with a full sized F 150 without a spotter was a nightmare. Just a few inches too far and its a LONG ways down to Cunningham Gulch! No problem with a short wheel base or with some preplanning park the truck and walk another mile or so. Great video which brought back some great (and not so great) memories.
Been to the mine tour and up the road to the trailhead. I thought the TH was the Gary Owen Mine but yours is 200' higher and where the trail is. Never had the courage to do the hike to the Tram House. The drive on up the road to the Buffalo Boy Mine where another tram goes down to near the lower Old Hundred is very nice and is above 12,600'. Road is as you described. And many wild flower to boot! Wife always get's a preview photo from you and shows me. Paul & Lisa Loveland, CO
Amazing video….we love Silverton and have looked up the hill at the boarding house and tram from the Old One Hundred Mine below and wondered what it looked like up close. Thanks for taking us along! And yes, the mine tour is really fascinating!
Dana, this destination has been on my and Mateo’s list ever since we missed it our last time around in the neighborhood and then saw pictures of it. Your video has reignited the interest in getting back out there again to see it. Thanks!
That was an interesting trek with great pictures & informative commentary. Thanks! On another topic, I was glad too see that Bears Ears & Grand Staircase Nat'l Monuments were fully restored. I truly try not to get political on my comments but as these lands are owned by all Americans, I believe this is the best way to preserve them for future generations.
Thank you. I will have to disagree on the second part. We just invited thousand of folks to a very fragile place. There are other ways. However I respect your position.
Another great video Dana! I think you were more trusting of those old stairs than I would ever be. Of course, you appear to weigh a LOT less than i do too!
Great job with the video of this adventure and the images. You did such a good job so I got to enjoy the hike without having to scramble around up there. Leave that to you young kids! Thanks for sharing!😀👍
Such a great video thank you!
Thanks for the note. Safe travel.
Good stuff. Great country...
Great videos and yes great much needed advice 👍
Thanks!
The Old Hundred bunk house and tram terminal has been on my bucket list for years. I drove up to the trailhead with a hiking friend but he took one look at the mountainside that the trail traverses and backed out. We drove up a different tram house at the end of the road and poked around there and that is a great place to explore also but I have always wanted to get out to the Old Hundred site. Thnx for publishing this video!
Your welcome. It is a bit exposed for sure. Hope you get there. Safe travel.
When I first came to the San Juans about 40 years ago there was no information available at all. I went straight up the tram way and even with all of my experience in mountaineering it was doable but unpleasant with a lot of loose rock & exposure. Sine then its one of my favorites and have been there numerous times. The side road off of the "main road"..Stoney Pass...has a very tight turn coming down,. Previously I had no problems but making this turn with a full sized F 150 without a spotter was a nightmare. Just a few inches too far and its a LONG ways down to Cunningham Gulch! No problem with a short wheel base or with some preplanning park the truck and walk another mile or so. Great video which brought back some great (and not so great) memories.
Thank you for the note and for watching.
Think i know the turn, had no issue on stoney myself, that was in a side by side though. Sure was pretty!
I can imagine how much more stuff was there and how more stable it must have been back then.
Great video and great information. One of these days I will do that hike.
Thank you for sharing your adventure!
Been to the mine tour and up the road to the trailhead. I thought the TH was the Gary Owen Mine but yours is 200' higher and where the trail is. Never had the courage to do the hike to the Tram House. The drive on up the road to the Buffalo Boy Mine where another tram goes down to near the lower Old Hundred is very nice and is above 12,600'. Road is as you described. And many wild flower to boot! Wife always get's a preview photo from you and shows me.
Paul & Lisa Loveland, CO
Amazing video….we love Silverton and have looked up the hill at the boarding house and tram from the Old One Hundred Mine below and wondered what it looked like up close. Thanks for taking us along! And yes, the mine tour is really fascinating!
Thank you. Safe travel.
Thanks Dana,you can feel the history !!!
Thanks for watching. The history is super interesting too long to fit in the video. Worth looking in to.
Dana, this destination has been on my and Mateo’s list ever since we missed it our last time around in the neighborhood and then saw pictures of it. Your video has reignited the interest in getting back out there again to see it. Thanks!
It's a good one!
That was an interesting trek with great pictures & informative commentary. Thanks! On another topic, I was glad too see that Bears Ears & Grand Staircase Nat'l Monuments were fully restored. I truly try not to get political on my comments but as these lands are owned by all Americans, I believe this is the best way to preserve them for future generations.
Thank you. I will have to disagree on the second part. We just invited thousand of folks to a very fragile place. There are other ways. However I respect your position.
That is a very good point.
Another great video Dana! I think you were more trusting of those old stairs than I would ever be. Of course, you appear to weigh a LOT less than i do too!
Thank you Craig. Got to be a bit careful there.
That was super cool! Nice footage, i pity whomever had to pack all those supplies in.
Thank you.
Great job with the video of this adventure and the images. You did such a good job so I got to enjoy the hike without having to scramble around up there. Leave that to you young kids! Thanks for sharing!😀👍
Thank you Lynn!
Cool trip! I’ve explored a lot of old buildings in the Alpine Loop Byway. Never something quite as adventurous to reach though. Thanks for the tour.
Thanks Sherry! XO
Thanks for the information Dana.
I’ve known about this hike for a while but have yet to see it videoed this well. It’s definitely on my bucket list.
It's really worth it. I always have trouble find good information. I hope this helps. Have a safe trip.
Hi.
What a special place. Have to ask; when did they abandoned these mines ? Thank you for sharing!
Last week.
The miners, I ment 😀
Anyone know a service that would take someone from silverton to the trailhead?
I do not know but I am sure there is a guide service that could help. Check San Juan Guides.
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