We visited this ghost town and Ashcroft, which seems to be better known. This was the most evocative, however. It's right by the road to Aspen but often missed because it's below road level. Look for…Full review by TimothyG1473
Sep 2, 2024
The ghost town is cool, but in my opinion, the real attraction is the beautiful views of the valley and mountains! Definitely worth the stop if you go to Grottos Trail or Independence Pass. Would I t…Full review by Mike K
Sep 29, 2022
Independence, Colorado, located 16 miles east of Aspen on Highway 82, was the first mining site in the Roaring Fork Valley, a one-time boomtown where gold was discovered in 1879. A year later, about …Full review by Taylor B
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