Colorado Ghost Towns + Map | Abandoned Towns and Mining …
Year-round you can explore the best abandoned, old ghost towns in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains and beyond. Some high-elevation former mining camps are only accessible in the summer. 2WD cars will be fine for most, though, some require a high-clearance 4×4 or a hike-to-access.
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.
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.
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.
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. Dearfield is a Colorado Registered Historic Landmark.
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.
Which ghost towns are near what Colorado towns? - Uncover …
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.
Saint Elmo, Colorado Ghost Town – near Buena Vista | Chaffee …
Saint Elmo, Colorado is one of the most accessible and best preserved ghost towns in the West. It's located just southwest of Buena Vista in Chalk Creek Canyon.
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.
Graysill Mines, CO Ghost Town – by Durango - Uncover Colorado
Mining began at Graysill Mines, Colorado in 1945 with miners looking for uranium. There are only a few buildings remaining in this old mining town northwest of Durango.