Colorado's Saints John Trail to Visit Wild Irishman Cabin & General Teller Mine above 12,000ft

Kenneth

Oct 17, 2025

Fri at 3:35 am

Today on Summit County's Glacier Mtn, we explored St John & Wild Irishman mines active in 1870 - '80s and General Teller Mine worked later in 1890 - 1920s. Most of this 6.5 mile one way trail is Blue/Moderate with couple sections FunTreks ranks as Red/Difficult (Page 174).

Trail head in Montezuma above Keystone Resort.

Lots of mine workings around Saints John including the foundation of a large mill & brick chimney. Here's one of several private cabins. This cabin was originally the mine supervisor's residence. Winter access for these folks is skiing, snowshoe or most use snowmobiles.

Happy to see low water as we cross this creek in 4 spots up to Wild Irishman mine & cabin.

It's not bad for ~155 year old residence!

Gotta a 2-seater!

Above Wild Irishman the shelf trail takes us into the tundra over 12,000ft.

Here's General Teller Mine's mill site.

And a steep trail down

Cheers

JoergH, Jakob1972

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Fri at 12:33 pm

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing.
So many great areas out there to explore.

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DragoBiscuit, Kenneth

Fri at 1:46 pm

Yeah, Bronco’s very up to the task again too - 4 Low, Manual 2, Rear Dif Locker- No drama!

Cheers

DragoBiscuit, Deano Bronc

Fri at 2:31 pm

Thanks again for the pics and info. It looks like Keystone and Frisco are the nearest places to stay? Any other suggestions for lodging?

Thanks,
Dave

Fri at 2:43 pm

MIGeezer
Thanks again for the pics and info. It looks like Keystone and Frisco are the nearest places to stay? Any other suggestions for lodging?

Thanks,
Dave

Right, Dillon & Silverthorn in same area, Breckenridge 8 or 9 miles further.

Cheers

Deano Bronc

Fri at 6:44 pm

Great pics as always.Glad to see the trails before winter sets in.Zuma area was always a good option for short day trips when living in Silverthorne and not a lot of free time due to work load!

1947 picture Telluride.

DragoBiscuit, Kenneth

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Fri at 11:27 pm

jossman
Great pics as always.Glad to see the trails before winter sets in.Zuma area was always a good option for short day trips when living in Silverthorne and not a lot of free time due to work load! 1947 picture Telluride.

Yeah, it's a fav for us too!

Sun at 4:01 pm

Couple critters that morning. This fellow looking for girlfriend out our back door.

This female Big horn sheep just below Loveland Pass.

Cheers

JoergH, Deano Bronc

Today at 8:45 am

All the critters do a much better job of getting ready for winter than we humanoids!

JoergH, Kenneth

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