Ghost towns near Keystone, CO

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Originally posted by Bo Pogue


: Folks:



: I was skiing the "Outback" at Keystone resort in Colorado the other day when I noticed a possible ghost town consisting of about four structures. It was quite distant across the valley, situated a coupla hundred feet below the summit of what has to be a fourteener, above treeline. It looks like three cabins and a mine rig, and I'm unsure of the direction from Keystone (I'm guessing N or NE). From my readings upon returning from skiing, my best guess is Rexford/Preston/Wild Irishman. Any suggestions? Also, I've just picked up on the ghost towning thing, live in Denver, and I'm looking for good sites in nearby counties (Gilpin, Clear creek, Boulder, etc.) to explore w/my dogs & girlfriend (you know, the ones w/o inhabitants and/or pesky landowners which still have a certain amount of charm/novelty). Thanks for the forum.

: Bo Pogue

: Denver, CO

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Originally posted by Erich Schultz


: Hi Bo,

: My wife and I did some 4 wheeling in that area and there are several groups of structures but I have not identified the towns name. I'll let you know if I find anything during my research. I plan to go to the Denver library soon, I heard they have papers from several years back.

: keep in touch, maybe we can go out sometime!

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Originally posted by Russell Sheri Koon


:

: : Hi Bo,

: : My wife and I did some 4 wheeling in that area and there are several groups of structures but I have not identified the towns name. I'll let you know if I find anything during my research. I plan to go to the Denver library soon, I heard they have papers from several years back.

: : keep in touch, maybe we can go out sometime!

: :Hi Erich, my family will be in Brekenridge in mid September and would like to do some four wheeling and find some ghost towns. Could you possibly help?

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Originally posted by Tincy


: For a fun drive, with a lot of old mine building above and below, drive Oh My God Road from Idaho Springs to Central City - they have practically ruined now - making it 2 lanes wide and putting in guard rails, but the views are worth it. Then continue up the Peak to Peak (Colo 93?) towards Nederland. Shortly after you head up the canyon past Blackhawk a road takes off to your left and up a canyon. THis leads to American City. You can also get there from one of the roads leaving the Central City Cemetaries (Which, by the by are very interesting to wander around). Not a lot left up American city but some - very few people. Contiue up towards Nederland - If you get a book on Gilpin county it lists some of the ghost towns remaining up Travis Gulch (several structures - Ive ridden horseback through there). Once you get to Nederland, turn north on 72 for 0.4 miles, then west on County 128 to Caribou. Very little remaining but a lot of great country to hike through. See info on Caribou which my friend and I posted. I love ghostowning and would enjoy telling more.