Tracks & Trails Museum

Steamboat Springs, CO | leisure | 1 hours

129 East Main St, Oak Creek, CO 80467, USA


Overview

Tracks & Trails Museum sits on Main Street in Oak Creek, about 25 miles south of Steamboat Springs. The small community museum documents South Routt County's coal mining, railroad, and ranching past through photographs, tools, mining equipment, and oral histories collected from longtime residents. Admission is free and the museum is run by local volunteers. Plan 30 to 45 minutes; it pairs well with a drive through Yampa and the Flat Tops.

Activity Type: leisure

Costs: Free
Duration: 1 hours

Inhaven Insights

  • What's great

    What's great

    Volunteer Passion

    The volunteer historians bring South Routt's mining and ranching past alive for visitors.

  • What's unique

    What's unique

    Giant Drag Line

    A massive coal drag-line bucket sits out front, making a great photo stop before entering.

  • What's worth knowing

    What's worth knowing

    Check The Hours

    Run by volunteers, so confirm seasonal hours before the scenic drive down to Oak Creek.

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