Eureka
Sunnyside Mill
State: Colorado
County: San Juan County
Founded: 1874
Abandoned: 1942
Peak Population: 2,000
Eureka was a silver mining town on the Alpine Loop. The massive Sunnyside Mill processed ore from the Sunnyside Mine. The mill ruins and town foundations remain. Accessible via 4WD from Silverton.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: July-September
Difficulty: Moderate (4WD)
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Sunnyside Mill
- Alpine Loop
- 2,000 at peak
Location
Address: Eureka, CO
Coordinates: 37.8833, -107.5667