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SUMMARY:Cemetary Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Details to be announced. Save the date!
URL:https://ghosttownclub.org/event/cemetary-crawl/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261008T193000
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SUMMARY:October Regular Meeting - The Argentine Central Railroad
DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Ray Polster on Waldorf\, Colorado and the Argentine Central Railroad.   Details to be announced.
URL:https://ghosttownclub.org/event/october-regular-meeting/
LOCATION:Grace United Methodist Church\, 4905 East Yale Avenue\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80222\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ray Polster":MAILTO:rpolster1@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
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SUMMARY:Ridgway Railroad Club presents Ouray County Railroad Days
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgway Railroad Museum is sponsoring Ouray County Railroad Days featuring an auto tour and rides on the famous Galloping Goose. \nIf you would like to organize a club trip to the events in Ridgway\, home of hot springs and fantastic scenery\, let us know at info@ghosttownclub.org
URL:https://ghosttownclub.org/event/ouray-county-railroad-days/
LOCATION:Ridgway Railroad Museum\, Ridgway\, CO\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
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SUMMARY:Field Trip to Apex\, Nugget and Kingston
DESCRIPTION:This will be a 4×4 vehicle trip to ghost towns near Central City.  4×4 ride sharing may be possible. Please contact group leader Josh Robinson with an RSVP\, cancellation\, or for more info. \nWaiver: The Ghost Town Club of Colorado requires a signed waiver from everyone attending a Field Trip. Save time and effort on the day of the trip by downloading and filling out your waiver now and giving it to the Trip Leader on the day of the trip. GTC-Waiver-6-12-26.pdf \nDescription of the day: \nWe will start off by meeting at the Central City Cemetery\, from here we will go through the run of the day and head over to the seasonably occupied townsite of Apex. At Apex we will explore the streets looking at the buildings and archeology found on site. \nFrom Apex we will 4×4 over the hill to the townsite of Nugget. At Nugget we will explore the ephemeral remains of this town and lunch on main street. From there we will continue across Elk Park to the ghost town of Kingston. \nAt Kingston we will see the ruined mill\, boarding house and complete main street. Josh will lead a talk here\, exploring and interpreting the townsite of Kingston. After\, we will head back the way we came and end at Central City. \nAccessibility: \nI would give this a hiking rating as a 3+\, according to the GTC field trip guide. The ground is a natural setting with debris\, and unmaintained roads and paths\, hilly inclines. Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs\, or people not in good physical health. Or difficulty walking. \n4×4 roads for most of this trip. Can be executed in a stock high clearance SUV \nItems to Bring:  Packed lunch\, snacks\, PLENTY OF WATER\, hiking sticks\, sunscreen\, etc. Dress for a hike\, also may rain! \nCancellation: \nCall Josh at 724 630 0631 \nIf you have any questions about the field trip or need to contact the leader day of the trip\, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Josh Robinson (information below) \nItinerary: \nMeet at 10:00AM \nLocation: Central City Cemetery parking area \nLeave Central City Cemetery at 10:30AM\, Begin caravan over to Apex \nThe road to Apex is reasonably well graded dirt and can be easily executed in a car. However\, higher clearance would be desirable. All other roads after Apex are high clearance 4×4. \nStop at a variety of sites along the way \nExplore Apex (a seasonally occupied ghost town) \nWe will walk the primary street in Apex\, exploring the site of the church and other ruins. From here we will 4×4 over to the town of Nugget. \nLunch at Nugget 12:30 \nWe will eat lunch at the Nugget site\, bring your brown bag lunch! After lunch Josh will lead a talk about the architecture and archeology found at the site \nExplore Kingston \nWe will begin our 4×4 drive to Kingston traveling across Elk Park\, at the site Josh will lead a talk about the architecture and archeology found at the site. \nHead back up and head to dinner 4:00 \nWe will head back up the way came\, ending up in Central City \nDinner someplace!!
URL:https://ghosttownclub.org/event/field-trip-with-josh-robinson-4/
LOCATION:Central City Cemetery\, Eureka St\, Central City\, CO\, 80427\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Josh Robinson":MAILTO:57dpcd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260907T203901Z
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SUMMARY:Victor Heritage Society presents Victor Heritage Days
DESCRIPTION:VICTOR HERITAGE DAYS \nThe Victor Heritage Society presents Victor Heritage Days\, September 12-13\, 2026. The Ghost Town Club of Colorado has a field trip to the area that day\, so you may want to check out some of the Heritage Days activities. \nThe group has lots of history and many structures to work with and they would appreciate our attendance and support.
URL:https://ghosttownclub.org/event/19667/
LOCATION:Town of Victor\, Colorado\, Victor\, CO\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
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SUMMARY:Cripple Creek and Victor
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Cripple Creek and Victor\nDate of Trip: SATURDAY 09/12/2026\nTime (start & end time): 8AM meet at Dillard’s in Park Central Mall for caravaning or possible carpooling to Cripple Creek. \nOR \n10AM meet at Cripple Creek Heritage Center\, and ends at 5:00PM at the SSR Open Pit Mine Viewing location.\nLocation: Cripple Creek and Victor\, Colorado \nLeaders: Ray Polster and Jan Myers \nSEE ITINERARY FOR DETAILS\, OR CALL RAY POLSTER \nOVERVIEW: 2026 Cripple Creek and Victor Field Trip \nITINERARY: 2026 CC & V Itinerary \nDescription of the day:\nWe will start at the Cripple Creek Heritage Center on Colorado Highway 67 South of the town of Divide\, West on US 24 from Colorado Springs. This weekend is Victor Heritage Days\, and we hope to participate in some building tours and enjoy the numerous street vendors. \nAccessibility:\nWe will be driving to all places\, and walking at each location. All paths are well defined and gravel or blacktop. The ground is not level\, but also not much of incline where we are going. Sidewalks are old and not level in many spots. Restrooms are available in all locations other than the Vindicator and Mine Overlook. \nItems to Bring:\nBring your own lunch and plenty of water\, and sunscreen. We will be walking on blacktop or gravel all day\, so have sturdy and comfortable shoes. \nTo sign up for the trip\, or for any questions:\nCall Ray Poster at 303/588-6380 or Jan Myers at 719/651-9890. \nCancellation:\nPlease contact Ray Poster at 303/588-6380 or Jan Myers at 719/651-9890 if you have to cancel. \nWAIVER: The Ghost Town Club of Colorado requires a signed waiver from everyone attending a Field Trip. Save time and effort on the day of the trip by downloading and filling out your waiver now and giving it to the Trip Leader on the day of the trip. GTC-Waiver-6-12-26.pdf
URL:https://ghosttownclub.org/event/cripple-creek-and-victor/
LOCATION:Park Meadows Mall (south side near Dillard’s)\, 8415 Park Meadows Center Dr\, Lone Tree\, CO\, 80124\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ray Polster":MAILTO:rpolster1@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260910T200000
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SUMMARY:September Meeting at Tattered Cover Bookstore
DESCRIPTION:Note our meeting time is a bit earlier than usual\, at 6pm. \n“What is a Ghost Town and How do I Find One?” Club members Josh Robinson\, Bill Lettow and others will present an introduction to Ghost Towns: how do we define them\, how to find them\, what to look for\, aids like books and maps\, etc. Everyone is invited.
URL:https://ghosttownclub.org/event/september-regular-meeting/
LOCATION:Tattered Cover Book Store\, 2526 E Colfax Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Josh Robinson":MAILTO:57dpcd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTSTAMP:20260817T141159Z
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SUMMARY:Park County's Boomtowns and Backroads Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Trip Overview: \nJoin the Ghost Town Club for a day exploring three of Park County’s historic mining sites near Alma\, Colorado. This special trip includes guided visits to the privately owned North London Mill and Paris Mill led by NoLo Executive Director Kate McCoy\, followed by a tour of the Buckskin Joe Mine with GTC Director Josh Robinson. We’ll make three stops throughout the day and break midday for a GTC picnic lunch surrounded by Colorado’s high-country history. \nThe trip is free to attend\, though donations to NoLo’s nonprofit are highly encouraged! Please plan to bring your own lunch and water\, or pick up food in Alma before we depart. Don’t forget a picnic blanket or camping chair for our lunch break! \nWe’ll meet in Alma at 10:00AM to review the schedule\, share a brief history of Park County\, and sign waiver forms before heading out. Carpooling from Alma in 4×4 vehicles is encouraged to help limit traffic on private properties. \nWaiver: The Ghost Town Club of Colorado requires a signed waiver from everyone attending a Field Trip. Save time and effort on the day of the trip by downloading and filling out your waiver now and giving it to the Trip Leader on the day of the trip. GTC-Waiver-6-12-26.pdf \nSchedule \n10:00am Meet up at Bristlecone Bake Shop\, 15 S Main St\, Alma\, CO 80420. Free street parking along Main Street (CO-9) & around Alma Playground and Park. The group will review schedule\, quick history of Park County\, sign waivers \n10:30am Depart for North London Mill\, 6632 Co Rd 12\, Alma\, CO 80420. 15-20 mins. From Alma\, CO Encouraged carpool in 4×4 cars from Alma to limit cars @ North London \n11:00am Tour of North London Mill led by Kate McCoy (1.5hr) \n12:00pm Group carpool to Paris Mill @ noon (25-30min drive from North London) \n12:30pm Tour of Paris Mill led by Kate McCoy (1hr) \n1:30pm Break for lunch. Picnic @ Buckskin Joe Townsite ruins (1hr) \n2:00pm Tour of Buckskin Joe Townsite & Mine led by Josh Robinson (1hr)
URL:https://ghosttownclub.org/event/field-trip-to-nolo-mill-paris-mill-and-buckskin-joe-with-kate-mccoy-josh-robinson-and-olive-collier/
LOCATION:Bristlecone Bake Shop\, 15 S Main St\, Alma\, CO\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Josh Robinson":MAILTO:57dpcd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTSTAMP:20260604T154213Z
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SUMMARY:South Park Railroad Society presents Boreas Pass Railroad Day
DESCRIPTION:Railroad day at the Roundhouse \nJoin the South Park Rail Society at the Como Roundhouse for the annual Boreas Pass Railroad Day on Saturday August 15th\, 2026 \nThe South Park Rail Society is a very active group which sponsors volunteer work days and has done a fabulous job of restoring the old roundhouse. The town of Como is worth a visit on its own\, and you can take the road out of town over historical Boreas Pass and into Breckenridge. \nContact a Ray Polster if you are interested in attending.
URL:https://ghosttownclub.org/event/boreas-pass-railroad-day/
LOCATION:Como Roundhouse\, Como\, Colorado\, 480 County Road 33\, Como\, CO\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ray Polster":MAILTO:rpolster1@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260808T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260808T140000
DTSTAMP:20260807T185602Z
CREATED:20260601T060058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T185602Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip to Old Town Sites in the Lower Swan River
DESCRIPTION:Join Bill Fountain\, author\, historical detective and friend of the Ghost Town Club on a rediscovery of the previously lost sites in the lower Swan River\, in Summit County near Breckenridge. \nOVERVIEW: On this field trip\, we will visit five historic townsites; Swan City\, Tiger\, Parkville\, Spencerville\, and Wapiti. History on all these sites are covered in Bill Fountain’s books: \n• Chasing the Dream\, Ben Stanley Revett’s Dredge Boats on the Lower Swan \n• Chasing the Dream\, The Search for Gold in the Upper Swan River Valley \n• Chasing the Dream\, John A. Traylor\, and The Royal Tiger Mines Company \n• Chasing the Dream\, John B. Traylor\, and The B & B Mines\, Inc. \n• Historic Landscapes\, Ghost Towns and Townsites\, Preston\, Swan City\, and More\, Volume 4 \nCONTACT: Please register with Ray Polster\, rpolster1@yahoo.com\, rpolster1@comcast.net or (303) 588-6380\, if you are planning to attend. IMPORTANT: If you plan to CANCEL\, please again contact Ray Polster as soon as you know it. \nWAIVER: The Ghost Town Club of Colorado requires a signed waiver from everyone attending a Field Trip. Save time and effort on the day of the trip by downloading and filling out your waiver now and giving it to the Trip Leader on the day of the trip. GTC-Waiver-6-12-26.pdf \nITINERARY: \n8:45am – Meet at the Blair Witch (#4 Dredge remains) parking lot (~25 minutes) Address: 2567 Tiger Road\, Dillon\, CO 80435. Here\, we will wait for all attendees to arrive and then leave for our first destination\, carpooling\, if necessary\, to Swan City at 9:10am. \n9:10am – Leave for Swan City \n9:20am – Swan City (adjacent to parking lot) (~45 minutes) \n• History • Maps • Photos \n10:05am – Leave for Tiger \n10:10am – Tiger (~45 minutes) \n• History • Maps • Photos \n10:55am – Leave for Parkville \n11:10 Parkville (~30 minutes) \n• History • Maps • Photos \n11:40am – Leave for Spencerville \n11:55am – Spencerville (~35 minutes) \n• History • Maps • Photos \n12:30pm – Lunch (~30 minutes) \n1:00pm – Leave for Wapiti \n1:15pm – Wapiti (~30 minutes) \n• History • Maps • Photos \n1:45pm – Leave for Brown’s Gulch trail head parking lot. \n2:05pm – Blair Witch Trail Head Parking Lot
URL:https://ghosttownclub.org/event/field-trip-to-parkville-colorado-with-bill-fountain/
LOCATION:Blair Witch Dredge Remains\, 2567 Tiger Road\, Dillon\, CO\, 80435\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T150839Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T150839Z
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SUMMARY:Regular Meeting of the Planning Committee
DESCRIPTION:The GTC Planning Committee coordinates regular meetings\, field trips and other special events. It meets online via Zoom and all club members are invited to join in\, offer ideas and help steer the club’s activities. \nUnless otherwise announced\, the meetings are on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. \nIf interested send an email to info@ghosttownclub.org.
URL:https://ghosttownclub.org/event/regular-meeting-of-the-planning-committee/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ray Polster":MAILTO:rpolster1@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260723T174920Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip to Dyersville and Boreas Pass
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Dyersville and Boreas Pass\nDate of trip: SATURDAY 07/25/26\nMeet at 10:00AM Como\, Main Street (near the railroad station) \nLeader: Josh Robinson \nDescription of the day:\nWe will start off by meeting in Como at 10:00 am (near the railroad station) from there we will go through the run of the day and start our drive up and over the Boreas pass road. This is a decent graded road\, easily made in any car. A higher ground clear however would be more desirable\, however. Along the way we will stop at several sites along the road\, including the townsites of Hamilton\, Peabody\, Boreas\, and Farnham. At Farnham we will stop for lunch. After lunch we will begin our one-mile 4×4 (or hike) down to the site of Dyersville\, here we will explore the ruined townsite mine and mill\, including the ruins of the Angles rest saloon. Josh will lead a talk on the architecture and archeology found at the site. Form there we will head back up to the Boreas pass road and finish the route over to Breckenridge. Dinner some place after. \nAccessibility:\nI would give this a hiking rating as a 3+\, according to the GTC field trip guide. The ground is a natural setting with debris\, and unmaintained roads and paths\, hilly inclines. Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs\, or people not in good physical health. Or difficulty walking. \nItems to Bring:\npacked lunch\, snacks\, PLENTY OF WATER\, hiking sticks\, sunscreen\, etc. Dress for a Hike\, it also may rain! \nCancellation:\nCall Josh at 724 630 0631 \nIf you have any questions about the field trip or need to contact the leader day of the trip\, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Josh Robinson (information below). \nItinerary:\nMeet at 10:00AM \nLocation: Como\, along main street (near the train station) \nLeave Como at 10:30AM\, Begin caravan over the Boreas Pass Road\nThe road is reasonably well graded dirt and can be easily executed in a car. However\, higher clearance would be desirable. \nStop at a variety of sites along the way \nLunch at Farnham 12:30\nWe will eat lunch at the Farnham site\, bring your brown bag lunch! \n4×4 or Hike down 1 mile to Dyersville 1:30\nWe will begin our one-mile 4×4 (or hike) down to the town site of Dyersville\, and be greeted by lots of 1880s ruins. Here we will explore the ruined townsite\, mine and mill. Josh will lead a talk on the architecture and archeology found at the site. \nHead back up and head to dinner 3:30\nWe will head back up the way came into Dyersville and finish the ride over to Breckenridge. \nDinner some place!! \nTo sign up for the trip\, or for any questions\, call or email Josh Robinson:\n(724) 630-0631\n57dpcd@gmail.com \nWaiver: The Ghost Town Club of Colorado requires a signed waiver from everyone attending a Field Trip. Save time and effort on the day of the trip by downloading and filling out your waiver now and giving it to the Trip Leader on the day of the trip. GTC-Waiver-6-12-26.pdf
URL:https://ghosttownclub.org/event/field-trip-with-josh-robinson-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Josh Robinson":MAILTO:57dpcd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260627T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T194532Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip to Corona and Rollins Pass
DESCRIPTION:Join the GTC for an exciting journey over historic Rollins Pass to the legendary railroad town of Corona. Traveling from Winter Park along the original Railroad grade\, climbing over 2\,600 feet through spectacular alpine scenery and stopping at historic sites along the route like Arrow\, referred to as the ‘Hell Hill Route’\, and explore the remains of Corona\, once the highest railroad station in North America.\n\nAfter lunch atop the Continental Divide\, participants can choose to take a scenic 1.6-mile hike along the old railroad grade to the closed Needle’s Eye Tunnel\, passing the Twin Trestles and Devil’s Slide at elevations exceeding 12\,600 feet. This unforgettable field trip combines Colorado railroad history\, stunning mountain landscapes\, and the chance to experience one of the state’s most remarkable historic transportation corridors. More information to come! \nDate : June 27th 2026\nLocation:  Meet at the Winter Park Ski Area parking lot. From here we can consolidate into high clearance vehicles.\nTime:  10:00am.       Bring water\, and a lunch.\nPrior to leaving:\n1. Everyone needs to sign the “GTC of Colorado\, Release of Liability Form.”  This includes all Members and Guests. Download Waiver form here. \n2.  All attendees sign in on the trip attendance sheet\, provided by the trip leader.\n3. Restrooms\, There are none on the mountian.\n4. Bring your own lunch and WATER.\n5. Dress accordingly\,  Elevations are dangerous\, less oxygen\, stronger sun rays\, and cold weather.\n6. Remember: Have Fun\, and stay safe.\n\nOur trip most of the time will be on the original Railroad grade.  High clearance\, or 4-wheel drive vehicles highly recommended.  The route is 14 miles\, climbing 2660 feet in elevation.\nWe leave the ski resort parking lot\, proceed to our route\, with our first stop at Arrow\, referred to as “The Hell Hill Route.”  Next stop\, Corona\, 14.4 miles from Winter Park.  Lunch at the top of the world.  We will stop at interesting locations along the way.  Additional information\, will be included on day of trip\, maps\, mile marker highlights and photos of the era of the Moffat Road.\n\nA walk of 1.6 miles will take us to The Eye of the Needle Tunnel (closed) via the Twin Trestle’s and the Devils Slide.  Elevation will be 12\,660 feet.  Judge accordingly\, elevation and jackets may be needed.  This is a beautiful\, thrilling hike on the old railroad grade carved on the side of a mountain.  If you choose not to do the hike\, explore the ruins and area of Corona.\n\nPlease RSVP (or cancel) to trip leader.
URL:https://ghosttownclub.org/event/field-trip-with-gary-wallden/
LOCATION:Winter Park – North Bench Lot
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Wallden":MAILTO:garywallden@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260620T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260620T190000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip to Preston\, Larium and the Mountain Pride
DESCRIPTION:Preston has a well-documented history with plenty of ruins to show it… A few years ago\, the GTC participated in the stabilization efforts at this townsite\, restoring 2 of its standing buildings. This will be our first visit back now that the project is complete! Laurium\, our second stop\, has somewhat less to show when compared to Preston\, but what it has is truly wonderful. The site above Laurium\, however\, is what I would call the prize of the excursion.  Much remains at this remarkably well preserved townsite\, at the north end of a ruined mill with the name\, Mountain Pride. \nDescription of the day: We will start off by meeting at the west end of the City Market parking lot in Breckenridge. We will go through the run of the day and from there caravan up the hill to the site of Preston. This is a reasonably well graded dirt road and can be easily navigated in a car. However\, a higher ground clearance would be preferable. We will arrive at the site and look at the remaining ruins\, along with our freshly stabilized buildings. Josh will lead a talk focused on the architecture and archeology found at the site. The Ruins include 2 now stabilized and complete houses\, both now with roofs. There are multiple lumber piles and foundations including a ruined mill and mine called the Jumbo. We will lunch at the site. We will then caravan back through Breckenridge and up the Boreas pass road\, turning off onto a well-graded dirt road for less than a mile to the Ghost of Larium. We will park and walk the remaining 200’ into the site. We will look at the remaining buildings and a small\, ruined mill. Josh will talk on the Architecture found at the site. We will then disperse for an optional second half….a 1-mile hike to Mountain Pride. \nThis will be a pick your own ending trip\, meaning\, folks involved can pick what they want to do\, See Itinerary.  \nAccessibility: I would give this a hiking rating as a 3+\, according to the GTC field trip guide. The ground is a natural setting with debris\, and unmaintained roads and paths\, hilly inclines. Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs\, or people not in good physical health. Or difficulty walking. \nItems to Bring: packed lunch\, snacks\, PLENTY OF WATER\, hiking sticks\, sunscreen\, etc. Dress for a Hike\, it also may rain! \nWaiver: The Ghost Town Club of Colorado requires a signed waiver from everyone attending a Field Trip. Save time and effort on the day of the trip by downloading and filling out your waiver now and giving it to the Trip Leader on the day of the trip. GTC-Waiver-6-12-26.pdf \nPlease RSVP or Cancellation: Call trip leader \nIf you have any questions about the field trip or need to contact the leader day of the trip\, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Josh Robinson (information below) \n Itinerary: \nMeet at 10:00AM \n Leave parking lot at 10:30AM\, Begin caravan up the Preston The road is reasonably well graded dirt and can be easily executed in a car. However\, higher clearance would be desirable. \nArrive at Preston 11:00 We will arrive in the center of the site and begin hiking around different buildings scattered at the intersection of Preston. Josh will lead a talk about the ruins found comparing 1940s and 1970s photography to what we see today. Along with looking at the newly stabilized buildings!! \nLunch at Preston 11:00 We will eat lunch at the Preston townsite\, bring your brown bag lunch! \nCaravan to Larium 1:30 We will head back down the way we came and pass through Breckenridge to head up Boreas Pass\, just before pavement ends\, we will turn off onto a well graded dirt road to Larium. We will park at the trail head parking area and hike roughly 200’ into the Larium townsite. The ruins we will see will be one restored log house that we can enter\, a partially collapsed boarding house\, and a small\, ruined mill. The setting is spectacular. Josh will lead a talk focusing on architecture and archeology found at the site. \nWe will disperse from Laurium townsite for optional second half 2:30 \nOption 1. Mountain Pride site and Mill with Josh 2:30 \nBegin 1 mile hike up to the townsite. The road is gated and must be hiked. The first part will be steep with the second half nearly flat. We will come into the site seeing a few ruins along the way. When we reach the site we will be greeted by roughly 10 standing buildings. Four of these are still roofed. Others exist scattered in the trees. Josh will lead the talk at the site examining the incredible Architecture and Archeology found at the site. \nRuins we will see: \nThis is an 1880s site\, that never went beyond the log cabin stage. I suspect based on the dumps at the site it was not occupied long. Today there are about 10 buildings vertical in some way. The town has a beautiful\, gridded street system with buildings sitting in neat rows. The site essentially has an upper and lower street running parallel. Not only are the streets well preserved\, but the buildings still march along them. The Primary Street dead ends directly into the side of the ruined Mountain Pride Mill. Scattered in the stream bed below are several ruined building foundations along with a very well-preserved story and a half Livery stable. This building is truly remarkable and an excellent example of the building type. The dumps throughout the site are great\, pointing to building uses which we will be able to identify. In the site there are 2 buildings that have been rehabbed at some point in the recent past…one behind the other… probably by Hippies. Both of those buildings are original and are counted in the 4 that still have roofs. Overall this may be one of the best-preserved early log cabin type townsite sites I have experienced. A truly Idyllic 1880s Ghost resting quietly on a hillside high above Breckenridge. \nHike back down head home 5:30? \n DINNER SOMEPLACE!!! \nOption 2. Go home. \n  \nClick to access GTC-Waiver-6-12-26.pdf
URL:https://ghosttownclub.org/event/field-trip-with-josh-robinson-3/
LOCATION:City Market (west end of parking lot)\, 400 North Parkway\, Breckenridge\, CO\, United States
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SUMMARY:One Lane Bridges of Elbert County
DESCRIPTION:We will start and end in different places about an hour apart\, so consolidating vehicles may or may not work for all participants. \nTour the wide open eastern plains of Colorado by automobile south of Interstate 70. Includes many of the one-lane bridges across the South Platte River Basin; the Sproch Cemetery and restored St. Mary Church; the ghost town of Fondis; lunch at Patty Ann’s Café in Kiowa; ending at the Elbert County Historical Society and Museum\, which houses an extensive collection of the Gentsch Dioramas\, a series of beautiful and intricately carved panels that traced the miners’ harsh journey across the eastern plains to the mountains in search of their destiny. \nItinerary: \n0800 Meet in the town of Deer Trail\, CO at Conoco Gas Station. Address: 489 5th Ave. Deer Trail\, CO 80105\, opens at 0800 on Saturdays and Sundays. \n0815 Drive the first route which will consist of seven bridges in the northern part of the county. \n(QRHKLNO). We will hop onto I-70 from Cty Rd 178 down to Limon for a quick restroom break. \n1030 Drive up to Hwy 86 and head west to another four bridges (DCBA)\, the cemetery\, church\, and the ghost town of Fondis. \n1215 We will arrive in Kiowa\, CO and eat lunch at Patty Ann’s Cafe. Address: 230 Comanche St\, Kiowa\, CO 80117\, Saturday hours 7:30am – 3:00pm \n1315 After lunch\, we will head up the street to the Elbert County Historical Society and Museum\, Address: 515 Comanche St\, Kiowa\, CO 80117 (elbertcountymuseum.org) Thursday to Sunday\, May 24 – September 6\, 2026\, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm\, free admission\, donations welcomed and encouraged. Feel free to explore the museum for the rest of the afternoon. Contact: Joe Martel. \nAccessibility: \nHighways are paved\, county roads are dirt accessible for 2-wheel drives. The bridges and buildings are within minimal walking distance to and from roads and are accessible for individuals with strollers\, wheelchairs\, walkers\, or canes. \nItems to Bring: \nA supply of water and snacks for the drive. There are limited bathroom facilities outside of the towns included on the tour. \nCancellation: \nPlease let Megan Falzon\, 720-333-3261 know if you plan to attend or need to cancel. \nIf you have any questions about the field trip or need to contact the leader day of the trip\, don’t hesitate to get in touch with  Megan Falzon \nHistory: One-lane bridges in Elbert County trace a path of recovery after 1965\, a quiet network of lifelines connecting ranches\, farms\, and communities once cut off by floodwaters. Nineteen one-lane bridges in Elbert Couty\, are quiet testaments to the county’s resilience and rural character\, and they owe their existence\, in large part\, to one of Colorado’s most devastating natural disasters. In mid-June 1965\, torrential rains over several days unleashed catastrophic flooding across the South Platte River basin. Although Denver-area flooding occurred on June 16\, another storm then next day devastated Elbert County when between five and twelve inches of rain fell in just a few hours. Four dams failed\, including Agate Dam on Bijou Creek\, and countless rural bridges were washed out. Roads turned to rivers\, ranches vanished under water\, and channels along East\, Middle\, and West Bijou Creeks were gouged deeper overnight. The floodwaters from East\, Middle and West Bijou Creeks combined into a surge that reached 466\,000 cubic feet per second by the time it was measured downstream near Wiggins. Long stretches of highways and county roads were destroyed\, leaving many residents isolated for days and\, in some places\, weeks. In the weeks and months that followed\, the county and state scrambled to restore transportation links many of the bridges we cross today were installed as “temporary” replacements\, quickly-poured concrete decks reinforced with rebar\, just wide enough for a pickup to pass. Six decades later\, they remain in service\, weathered and cracked but stubbornly functional\, though many are in concerning disrepair. Several still carry traffic today\, sixty years later\, a tangible reminder of how necessity and practicality shaped local infrastructure. (elbertcountymuseum.org)
URL:https://ghosttownclub.org/event/one-lane-bridges-of-elbert-county/
LOCATION:Deer Trail\, Colorado\, 489 5th Ave.\, Deer Trail\, CO\, 80105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Falzon":MAILTO:meganfalzon@yahoo.com
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