Echoes of the West End

Echoes of the West End | Documentary Film on Colorado’s Trail Revival and Mining Legacy

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Set in the stunning, untamed landscapes of southwest Colorado, Echoes of the West End is a powerful short documentary exploring the transformation of a once-thriving mining region now forging a new path through community, conservation, and outdoor recreation.

This film follows the work of the West End Trails Alliance (WETA)—a volunteer-driven organization reclaiming old mining roads and forgotten paths to create a sustainable future built around trails, bikes, and backcountry connection. Told through the voices of local residents, historians, and trail builders, Echoes uncovers the deep resilience of towns like Nucla and Naturita, where history lives not only in the ground—but in the people who stay and fight for what’s next.

🎬 Official Selection: Breck Film Festival 2025

✨ What You'll See in the Film:

The legacy of uranium, gold, and copper mining in the West End

How former boomtowns are building new economies around recreation

Stories from passionate locals—bike mechanics, pizzeria owners, historians, and land stewards

A glimpse at Camp V, a reimagined mining camp now blending art, history, and lodging

The vision for a world-class 55-mile singletrack system in the Sawtooth and Naturita Flats

Intimate portraits of community, grit, and rebirth

📍 Filmed on location in Montrose County, Colorado

💡 Why This Film Matters:
As rural communities across the U.S. grapple with post-industrial transitions, the story of Colorado’s West End offers a hopeful blueprint—where trails can heal, bikes can build, and people can reimagine what’s possible.

🔗 Learn More
West End Trails Alliance: https://www.westendtrails.org

West End Cycling Adventures: https://www.thewestendgravelrush.com/

Camp V: https://www.campv.com

Paradox Cycle:   / paradoxycle  

Flying Bear Pizzeria: https://www.pizzabikesbeer.com/

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