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Crags Hotel Ruins

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Crags Hotel Ruins

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Please check local regulations for: Eldorado Canyon State Park

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    1. Rattlesnake Gulch Trail loop — Eldorado Canyon State Park

    6.13km

    02:03

    300m

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    Historic trail to 1913 hotel ruins with sweeping canyon views and glimpses of rock climbers below.

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    Creek-side hike through towering orange sandstone walls to historic hotel ruins and mountain overlooks.
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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    May 10, 2022

    The Crags Hotel, also known as the Crags Mountain Resort, was built in 1908 at the top of the canyon. The hotel was a very popular destination.

    There were 3 ways to get there. The Denver and Salt Lake Railroad, often referred to as Moffat Road, passed just above the hotel. Customers could also rent a car to ride up the Rattlesnake Gulch wagon road. As a last solution, customers could take the inclined railway.

    In November 1912, after the resort was closed for the season, the hotel caught on fire. Only a few ruins remain.

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      Location: Eldorado Springs, Boulder County, Colorado, United States

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