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Melmont Ghost Town

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Melmont Ghost Town

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    Location: Pierce County, Washington, United States

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    1. Melmont Ghost Town via Foothills Trail — Carbonado, Washington

    3.79km

    01:02

    50m

    50m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    2. Melmont Ghost Town loop from Carbonado

    12.9km

    03:24

    110m

    110m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    September 11, 2023

    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.

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      Elevation 380 m

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      Location: Pierce County, Washington, United States

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