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Carson Ghost Town Trail

 

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Carson Ghost Town Trail

A short side-trip from the Alpine Loop Trail, the Carson Ghost Town Trail is a steep route and can be difficult to ascend due to muddy patches. The ghost town of Carson a few miles up is mostly intact, and the views from the Continental Divide just another mile to the south are spectacular.


 The Basics

Location: West of Lake City in the San Juan Mountains
Setting: Spectacular mountain views
Surface: Dirt and rock
Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: 4 miles
Time to Allow: 30 minutes
(Oneway)
Season: Late June to September



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