Colorado Ghost Town Things to Do

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ACTIVITY:Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort
LOCATION:County Road 162 between Nathrop and St. Elmo
FEE: None
OPEN DATES: All year - weekdays and weekends

COMENTS: On your way to or from St. Elmo, stop in for a soak at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs. Approximately 3 miles from Nathrop on your way to St. Elmo, Mt. Princeton is a beautiful mountain resort. In addition to the warm, healing waters of the hot springs, Mt. Princeton has rooms for rent and an excellent resteraunt. The cuisine is fabulous and the meal specials change from day to day. You'll get a fabulous meal after a relaxing soak in the luxurious warm hot springs water.

ACTIVITY:Crossing of Tomichi Pass in Southwest Colorado
LOCATION:Northeast of Gunnison, Colorado
FEE: None
OPEN DATES: Late June/July through September

COMENTS: Last time we crossed Tomichi Pass, we almost lost a pick-up truck over the edge. Not sure if there is much "road" remaining after digging out, winching out and dragging the truck off the ledge. There is some very beautiful scenery and some nerve racking intermediate-level four wheeling. There is also a mine on the north slope of the pass. Great fun, but drive VERY slowly over the pass!!

ACTIVITY:Chimney Rock Archaeological Area
LOCATION:17 miles west of Pagosa Springs, CO
FEE: $5.00 Adult (12 and older), $2.00 Children 5-11, under 5 free
OPEN DATES: : May 15 - September 30 Daily Tours: 9:30, 10:30, 1:00, 2:00 & Special events.

COMENTS: Chimney Rock Archaeological Area is a special place. It offers a glimpse of the challenges faced by those who came before us. Mysteries, myths, legends, and theories abound: Why did a lowlands, agricultural community migrate to the high elevations and harsh conditions of the Chimney Rock mesa...and why did they leave? What attracted them to the twin towers--spirtual purposes? Defense against enemies? Was Chimney Rock a trading post for the ancient Southwest? Chimney Rock is the most isolated and remote of the "outliers" - - the communities connected to Chaco Canyon - - and it is the highest in elevation.

ACTIVITY:Jeep Rentals
LOCATION:Crazy Horse Camping Resort (located 5 miles North of Buena Vista, Co)
FEE: $105.00 for 10hr rental, 1/2 day rentals availble, multi-day rentals also availble
OPEN DATES: Apr 15 thru Sep 30, 9am to 8pm

COMENTS: Visit ghost towns only availble by four wheel drive. Maps included.

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ACTIVITY:Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort LOCATION:County Road 162 between Nathrop and St. Elmo		FEE: None OPEN DATES: All year - weekdays and weekends
COMENTS: On your way to or from St. Elmo, stop in for a soak at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs. Approximately 3 miles from Nathrop on your way to St. Elmo, Mt. Princeton is a beautiful mountain resort. In addition to the warm, healing waters of the hot springs, Mt. Princeton has rooms for rent and an excellent resteraunt. The cuisine is fabulous and the meal specials change from day to day. You'll get a fabulous meal after a relaxing soak in the luxurious warm hot springs water.

ACTIVITY:Crossing of Tomichi Pass in Southwest Colorado LOCATION:Northeast of Gunnison, Colorado		FEE: None OPEN DATES: Late June/July through September
COMENTS: Last time we crossed Tomichi Pass, we almost lost a pick-up truck over the edge. Not sure if there is much "road" remaining after digging out, winching out and dragging the truck off the ledge. There is some very beautiful scenery and some nerve racking intermediate-level four wheeling. There is also a mine on the north slope of the pass. Great fun, but drive VERY slowly over the pass!!

ACTIVITY:Chimney Rock Archaeological Area LOCATION:17 miles west of Pagosa Springs, CO		FEE: $5.00 Adult (12 and older), $2.00 Children 5-11, under 5 free OPEN DATES: : May 15 - September 30 Daily Tours: 9:30, 10:30, 1:00, 2:00 & Special events.
COMENTS: Chimney Rock Archaeological Area is a special place. It offers a glimpse of the challenges faced by those who came before us. Mysteries, myths, legends, and theories abound: Why did a lowlands, agricultural community migrate to the high elevations and harsh conditions of the Chimney Rock mesa...and why did they leave? What attracted them to the twin towers--spirtual purposes? Defense against enemies? Was Chimney Rock a trading post for the ancient Southwest? Chimney Rock is the most isolated and remote of the "outliers" - - the communities connected to Chaco Canyon - - and it is the highest in elevation.

ACTIVITY:Jeep Rentals LOCATION:Crazy Horse Camping Resort (located 5 miles North of Buena Vista, Co)		FEE: $105.00 for 10hr rental, 1/2 day rentals availble, multi-day rentals also availble OPEN DATES: Apr 15 thru Sep 30, 9am to 8pm
COMENTS: Visit ghost towns only availble by four wheel drive. Maps included.