See Pike Snowden Cabin, Engineer Pass Road, Colorado

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“This cabin was built by Pike Snowden in the late 1870’s. A colorful character in local lore, Snowden lived here until about 1915 while exploring for lead and silver in the surrounding mountains. In 1897, Pike added to the east side of the cabin to accommodate tourists traveling to the base of Uncompahgre Peak. The bars on the windows are remnants of Snowden’s fear of being shot in his sleep after winning a large sum of money in a Creede, Colorado poker game. This meadow, known as Pike Snowden’s Park, was popular among local residents for games, picnic, and other social events. In 1988, the Bureau of Land Management, Hinsdale County Historical Society, Hinsdale County, and local residents restored the cabin using traditional methods and materials so that it will stand for another century. Please join in the efforts to protect this piece of history. Enjoy the site, but leave it clean and undisturbed.” – BLM Signage

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