The Setting
On the Alpine Loop, deep in the San Juans
Champion Lode lies along the Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway, set between the historic mining towns of Silverton and Lake City, Colorado. The shaded area below shows the general location of the property — exact coordinates and directions are shared with serious inquiries.
Approximate area — exact location shared after inquiry
Getting Here
Drive times
Wildlife & Nature
A working wildlife corridor.
Moose move through the willows along the Lake Fork of the Gunnison. Elk summer in the high basins around Burrows Park. Bighorn sheep work the cliffs outside Lake City, and pika call from the talus above timberline. Sightings from the cabins and on short walks from the property are common, especially at dawn and dusk.
The final approach is on a maintained dirt road. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended; four-wheel-drive is helpful in shoulder seasons. Detailed directions, parcel maps, and the exact location are provided after an initial inquiry.