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oliviakellis
September 11, 2023
Hiking
The coal mining town of Melmont was founded in 1900 along the Carbon River by the Northern Pacific Railway, boasting a school, saloon, powder house, train depot, and cottages. Coal was transported to Carbonado for processing. As coal production started declining, so did the town population, by the 1920s the town was nearly deserted.
Today, you can find just one small structure still standing. Even though it's not much to look at, this is a good spot to take a moment and admire the power of nature.
Today, you can find just one small structure still standing. Even though it's not much to look at, this is a good spot to take a moment and admire the power of nature.
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2
hikers
3.79km
01:02
50m
50m
Explore the historic Melmont Ghost Town on this easy 2.4-mile hike through a mossy forest, discovering remnants of an old mining community.
Easy
7
hikers
12.3km
03:14
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
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Elevation 380 m
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