This is one of the old mining shafts right above the town.
The old buildings are in quite good shape considering their age and the old rusting condition makes for good photos. Most of the trees in the area were cut for buildings and mining timbers but planting over the years has given many trees a second chance.





Driving the loop gives you a look at how the area must have looked in the 1800's. Here a 'rail' fence runs along the road marking the property line of one of the present day miners.




This is the view of Creede from above. It lies right at the head of the valley