RUSSELL GULCH

NAME: Russell Gulch
COUNTY: Gilpin
ROADS: 2WD
GRID: 1
CLIMATE: Snow in winter, warm summer
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Late Summer 		COMMENTS: Near Idaho Springs
REMAINS: Brick Schoolhouse, Old Mule Barn, Some Foundations.
From Idaho Springs you head north up the side of the mountain and then down into a small valley, thas is where you will find the remnants of Russel Gulch. On the hillside about one hundred yards southeast of the schoolhouse you will find the miners supply house pictured and a mineshaft. Outside the mineshaft, there is an impressive assortment of mining tools. An old rail car and an ore bucket lay outside the supply room. This particular ghost own was impressive in how many tools and mining equipment lay intact around the site. In most towns I have been too, these particular items usually end up missing. Submitted by: Robert Garcia


The same room in Russell Gulch. This room had many tools, parts and machinery. The disarray of the room made it look like the room had been left abruptly.
Courtesy Robert Garcia


Small 10 x 12 miners supply room with diesel powered engine. This room was adjacent to a mineshaft in Russel Gulch.
Courtesy Robert Garcia

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