Upper Certainty Mine Trail

Hiking the Upper Certainty Mine Trail is a fun outdoor experience that will allow you to admire some beautiful sights along a picturesque subalpine valley and visit the location of an old mine from the turn of the century. While the trail features some small elevation gains, these are more than manageable for most hikers and should make for an exciting day out on the trails.

Setting out from the parking area, cross over the bridge and go right at the fork in the trail. Follow the orange trail markers past the cairn and up along the well-worn path into the forest. After climbing uphill, the trail will come to an intersection with the Lower Certainty Mine Trail. Follow this to the left, and the path will begin to level out. In 1640ft, you will come to another junction, with the left route heading down to a boggy area at the bottom of a waterfall and the right leading to the old mine. Go right and continue along the path, keeping left to pass by the falls and reach the upper alpine bowl. After taking in the beautiful views of the valley, head back down the trail to return to your vehicle.