This tour provides wonderful vistas above tree line. Traveling up Canyon Creek we pass by the famous Camp Bird Mine and then under the "overhang" and through the ghost town of Sneffels. Here we fork left and proceed upwards toward the old mining ruins of the Virginius, Mountain Top and Humbolt mines which lie at the base of the jagged St. Sophie's Ridge. Great views of the rugged peaks and overlook of Yankee Boy Basin down below. Total elevation 12,000 plus feet. Allow up to 4 hours for this tour.
Mountain Top Boarding House
The Over Hang
Flowers in Governor's Basin.
Drinking Cup overlook on way to Governor's Basin