TBD Frank Adams Lode Claim, Lake City, CO, 81235
MLS #835097
| $29,500
10.33 Acres
About TBD Frank Adams Lode Claim
Located deep in the breathtaking San Juan Mountains of Hinsdale County, the Frank Adams Mining Claim offers an incredible opportunity to own a piece of Colorado’s rich mining heritage surrounded by some of the most spectacular alpine scenery in the state. Tucked among towering peaks, rugged ridgelines, and vast public lands, this historic claim is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone seeking a private mountain retreat far from the crowds. With Hinsdale County consisting of over 96% public land, opportunities like this are increasingly rare in one of Colorado’s most pristine and remote mountain regions. The property provides direct access to endless recreational opportunities including hiking, ATV and jeep trails, hunting, fishing, camping, and backcountry exploration. Spend your summers exploring old mining roads, traversing nearby alpine passes, or enjoying the peaceful solitude and cool mountain air that make this area so special. Wildlife is abundant throughout the region, with regular sightings of elk, mule deer, moose, and black bear. Nearby Lake City and Lake San Cristobal offer additional recreation, dining, and small-town mountain charm while still maintaining the quiet, secluded feel that draws people to the San Juans. Steeped in Colorado history, the Frank Adams Mining Claim sits below Dolly Varden Peak and just west of the Dolly Varden Mine an area once known for productive silver, lead, copper, and zinc mining during the late 1800s mining boom. Today, the property represents not only a tangible connection to the Old West, but also a chance to own a unique slice of mountain wilderness in a county where private land is exceptionally limited. Whether you’re looking for mineral exploration, a long-term investment, or your affordable slice of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, the Frank Adams Mining Claim delivers unmatched Colorado mountain character and adventure. Priced to sell. Seasonal access off of Engineer Pass. Property being sold “As is Where is.”
Listed by Great Plains Land Company, LLC
Kiley Flint
Real Estate Advisor
LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
401 Elk Avenue | PO Box 210
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Jaima Giles-Alsum
Real Estate Advisor
LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
401 Elk Avenue | PO Box 210
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Exterior Features
- Size: 10.33 Acres
Schools
- Elementary School: Lake City K-12
- Middle School: Lake City K-12
- High School: Lake City K-12

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