Winfield
Divide Town
State: Colorado
County: Chaffee County
Founded: 1880
Abandoned: 1912
Peak Population: 1,500
Winfield was a silver mining town near the Continental Divide. Several cabins, the schoolhouse foundation, and mine structures remain. The popular Huron Peak and La Plata Peak 14ers are nearby. Access is via Clear Creek Canyon.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer-early Fall
Difficulty: Moderate (4WD recommended)
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Near 14ers
- Schoolhouse foundation
- Continental Divide
Location
Address: Winfield, CO
Coordinates: 39, -106.45