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Old Mill Site

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Jefferson County

Old Mill Site

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Old Mill Site

Recommended by 5 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Staunton State Park

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    Location: Jefferson County, Colorado, United States

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    2. Old Mill Trail — Staunton State Park

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    3. North Elk Creek loop — Staunton State Park

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    July 17, 2023

    Swedish and Norwegian loggers first came here and worked in the 1860s. The sawmill on this site, which collapsed in the 1970s, produced lumber for building structures and the railroads. Archibald Staunton built the bunkhouse, which housed six workers.

      June 9, 2023

      some buildings still intact, trail follows stream up valley

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        Elevation 2,760 m

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        Location: Jefferson County, Colorado, United States

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