crystal mill colorado - mountain fall colors
The historic Crystal Mill near the small town of Marble, Colorado. One of the most photographed historic sites in Colorado, Crystal Mill is a picturesque location especially in Autumn when the Fall leaves are in full color.
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Crystal Mill was built in 1892 on the upper Crystal River to help power the local silver mines. It was closed in 1917 and is now on private property that has been preserved with help from the local Gunnison and Aspen historical societies. I was surprised at how remote this Mill was - it's accessible only in the snow free months by a 6 mile un-maintained, single lane, four-wheel-drive only, gravel/dirt road that's both steep and treacherous. The real scary part happens when you encounter traffic heading the other direction, somebody has to back up and hopefully find a wide spot to pass. You can hike the road if your fit and have the time but we hired a local Jeep tour guide - definitely a good investment :)
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crystal mill colorado - mountain fall colors
The historic Crystal Mill near the small town of Marble, Colorado. One of the most photographed historic sites in Colorado, Crystal Mill is a picturesque location especially in Autumn when the Fall leaves are in full color.
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Crystal Mill was built in 1892 on the upper Crystal River to help power the local silver mines. It was closed in 1917 and is now on private property that has been preserved with help from the local Gunnison and Aspen historical societies. I was surprised at how remote this Mill was - it's accessible only in the snow free months by a 6 mile un-maintained, single lane, four-wheel-drive only, gravel/dirt road that's both steep and treacherous. The real scary part happens when you encounter traffic heading the other direction, somebody has to back up and hopefully find a wide spot to pass. You can hike the road if your fit and have the time but we hired a local Jeep tour guide - definitely a good investment :)
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** Let's connect on INSTAGRAM: @dan.anderson.photos **