Colorado Ghost Towns + Map | Abandoned Towns and Mining …
Colorado is full of fascinating ghost towns located throughout the state, mostly up in the Rocky Mountains. There are certainly some very well-preserved ones, as well as old communities that are disappearing more each year.
Ghost Towns on Old Santa Fe Trail in Southeast Colorado
2024年12月8日 · One of Colorado’s more ghostly scenes can be found along U.S. 350, between La Junta and Trinidad. Abandoned and forgotten, a string of five ghost towns follow sections of the old Santa Fe Trail in Colorado’s southeastern plains.
Which ghost towns are near what Colorado towns? - Uncover …
2024年7月16日 · Whether you're just passing through Colorado or staying locally, consider hitting a few of these ghost towns near you. While few actually expect to see ghosts, nearly everyone who goes can appreciate the sightseeing opportunities of exploring abandoned former towns.
Explore these Ghost Towns near Denver - Uncover Colorado
Colorado is packed with dozens of ghost towns, many of which are located just a couple of hours away from Denver. Deeply connected to the gold and silver rush in the late 1800s, the abandoned buildings and collapsed structures of each of these towns carries a unique story.
Gothic, CO Ghost Town – by Crested Butte - Uncover Colorado
Gothic is an impressive ghost town surrounded by the West Elk Mountains, secluded just north of “Colorado’s last great ski town”. It’s accessible year round, but easiest when the snow melts off. A handful of original structures remain in this picturesque, nearly all but deserted, townsite.
Dearfield, CO Ghost Town – near Greeley | Weld County - Uncover …
One of the more unique ghost towns in Colorado, Dearfield is not your typical deserted mining town. It was a mostly all-black settlement, located roughly 30 miles southeast of Greeley in Weld County.
Crystal, CO Ghost Town – near Marble, CO | Gunnison County
Although difficult to reach, Crystal, CO is a gem of a ghost town, with many buildings still standing and mining remnants scattered around. It’s hidden away on a dirt 4×4 road, 6 miles east of Marble in Gunnison County.
Ashcroft, Colorado Ghost Town – near Aspen | Pitkin County
A rich strike in nearby Aspen, sent residents away. They quickly left town and it soon become a lonely place. The last resident Jack Leahy, died in 1939, making Ashcroft a real ghost town. In 1975 Ashcroft made it onto the National Register of Historic Places. Getting There. Take CO-82 west out of Aspen. After half mile you’ll reach a traffic ...
7 Haunted Places in Colorado for Ghost Sightings - Uncover …
2024年10月8日 · From Denver to Aspen, here are some of the most haunted places in Colorado where ghosts have reportedly been sighted, in no particular order: Cheesman Park — Denver Chessman Park Opera House.
Ironton, CO Ghost Town – near Silverton | Ouray County - Uncover …
Ironton is one of the easiest Colorado ghost towns to reach with several original buildings to see. It's located on the San Juan Skyway, between the high mountain towns of Silverton and Ouray.