An architectural walking tour and the sights of Silver Plume.
Georgetown Loop Railroad
Just off I-70, 45 miles west of Denver — one of Colorado’s most authentic living museums and historically immersive experiences.
George Rowe Museum
Resides in a former schoolhouse built in 1894 after the silver bust.
7:30 Mine Trail
Spectacular scenery, sunshine, and mountain air on the hiking trails above and around Silver Plume.
Argentine Trail
Follows the old rail bed of the Argentine Central line — a wide, well-defined trail with an easy grade.
Silver Plume Jail
Built in 1875 and used until 1915. One of its prisoners was Jack McDonald, a Scots-Irish miner.
Visiting the Silver Plume Jail
The Silver Plume Jail was built in 1875 and used until 1915, through the years when Silver Plume grew from a camp of about 500 residents in 1872 to a community of more than 2,000 before the silver crash of 1893. One of its prisoners was Jack McDonald, a Scots-Irish miner. Today the jail is one of the mining-era sights on a walk through town.
Things to Do in Silver Plume, Colorado
Silver Plume sits at 9,116 feet in Clear Creek County, inside the Georgetown–Silver Plume National Historic Landmark District. A visit can include a ride on the Georgetown Loop Railroad, the George Rowe Museum in the town's 1894 schoolhouse, the historic jail, and hikes on the 7:30 Mine Trail and the easy-grade Argentine Trail. For the town's mining story, read the History of Silver Plume.
Silver Plume FAQ
When was the Silver Plume Jail built?
The jail was built in 1875 and was used until 1915.
Who was held in the Silver Plume Jail?
One of the jail's prisoners was Jack McDonald, a Scots-Irish miner.
What are the top things to do in Silver Plume, Colorado?
Ride the Georgetown Loop Railroad, visit the George Rowe Museum, see the 1875 Silver Plume Jail, and hike the 7:30 Mine Trail or the Argentine Trail.
Where is the Georgetown Loop Railroad?
The Georgetown Loop Railroad is just off I-70, 45 miles west of Denver, and runs between Silver Plume and Georgetown.
Is there an easy hike in Silver Plume?
The Argentine Trail follows the old rail bed of the Argentine Central line. It is a wide, well-defined trail with an easy grade.