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Oct 13, 2018 15:38:12   #
fotofinish
 
For a bumpy ride to Crystal, CO...This one-lane, rugged, cliff-hugging drive will shake your bones, test your stomach, and make every muscle in your body ache for days, but WOW...the photo ops are incredible.
The tiny Ghost Town of Crystal, CO was originally built as a mining town, but now has 6 remaining family-owned cabins that are only used in the summer. Nearby is the famous Crystal Mill, built by the Sheep Mountain Mining Company in 1893. Located on the Crystal River about 8 miles from Marble, it is one of the most photographed spots in all of Colorado. The wooden mill was a powerhouse which originally had a horizontal waterwheel that generated compressed air for miners who were drilling for silver. When the mines played out, around 1917, the mill was closed.
On the way one can also see the famous Redstone Coke Ovens. No, not for making Coca Cola or Coccaine, these ovens were built in 1899 to burn the impurities out of coal, which was then used in the steel mills to produce the steel which built the railroads.

Coke Ovens near Redstone, CO (1899)
Coke Ovens near Redstone, CO (1899)...
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One lane gravel road accessible only via foot, horse or high suspension 4-wheel vehicle
One lane gravel road accessible only via foot, hor...
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Crystal. Mill (1893)
Crystal. Mill (1893)...
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Crystal, CO
Crystal, CO...
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No waiting....BYOTP
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Oct 13, 2018 15:45:21   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Beautiful journey! Thanks for taking us.

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Oct 13, 2018 15:57:53   #
NMGal Loc: NE NM
 
Agree with UTMike.

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Oct 13, 2018 16:48:01   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
Like them all. Thanks for sharing.

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Oct 13, 2018 16:55:34   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 

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Oct 13, 2018 16:55:34   #
photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA
 
fotofinish wrote:
For a bumpy ride to Crystal, CO...This one-lane, rugged, cliff-hugging drive will shake your bones, test your stomach, and make every muscle in your body ache for days, but WOW...the photo ops are incredible.
The tiny Ghost Town of Crystal, CO was originally built as a mining town, but now has 6 remaining family-owned cabins that are only used in the summer. Nearby is the famous Crystal Mill, built by the Sheep Mountain Mining Company in 1893. Located on the Crystal River about 8 miles from Marble, it is one of the most photographed spots in all of Colorado. The wooden mill was a powerhouse which originally had a horizontal waterwheel that generated compressed air for miners who were drilling for silver. When the mines played out, around 1917, the mill was closed.
On the way one can also see the famous Redstone Coke Ovens. No, not for making Coca Cola or Coccaine, these ovens were built in 1899 to burn the impurities out of coal, which was then used in the steel mills to produce the steel which built the railroads.
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Vivid colors.

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Oct 13, 2018 17:35:47   #
Had2 Loc: Long Island, NY
 
Good stuff. Thanks for taking us there.

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Oct 13, 2018 20:22:00   #
Photog8 Loc: Morriston, FL
 

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Oct 14, 2018 05:32:53   #
rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida
 
Fine set!!

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Oct 14, 2018 07:08:41   #
Rich2236 Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire
 
Beautiful! Stunning shots! But best of all was the narrative that accompanied the images. I have seen pics of the mill, but never knew its history.
Rich...

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Oct 14, 2018 07:11:31   #
tcthome Loc: NJ
 
Beautiful country! Great set.

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Oct 14, 2018 07:47:06   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
fotofinish wrote:
For a bumpy ride to Crystal, CO...This one-lane, rugged, cliff-hugging drive will shake your bones, test your stomach, and make every muscle in your body ache for days, but WOW...the photo ops are incredible.
The tiny Ghost Town of Crystal, CO was originally built as a mining town, but now has 6 remaining family-owned cabins that are only used in the summer. Nearby is the famous Crystal Mill, built by the Sheep Mountain Mining Company in 1893. Located on the Crystal River about 8 miles from Marble, it is one of the most photographed spots in all of Colorado. The wooden mill was a powerhouse which originally had a horizontal waterwheel that generated compressed air for miners who were drilling for silver. When the mines played out, around 1917, the mill was closed.
On the way one can also see the famous Redstone Coke Ovens. No, not for making Coca Cola or Coccaine, these ovens were built in 1899 to burn the impurities out of coal, which was then used in the steel mills to produce the steel which built the railroads.
For a bumpy ride to Crystal, CO...This one-lane, r... (show quote)

Excellent set.

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Oct 14, 2018 07:50:34   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 
Interesting.

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Oct 14, 2018 09:00:20   #
olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
 
Very nice set.... my Jeep is grumbling about all the flat land and mud down here!!!

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Oct 14, 2018 09:12:08   #
pmb Loc: Kennesaw, GA
 
fotofinish wrote:
For a bumpy ride to Crystal, CO...This one-lane, rugged, cliff-hugging drive will shake your bones, test your stomach, and make every muscle in your body ache for days, but WOW...the photo ops are incredible.
The tiny Ghost Town of Crystal, CO was originally built as a mining town, but now has 6 remaining family-owned cabins that are only used in the summer. Nearby is the famous Crystal Mill, built by the Sheep Mountain Mining Company in 1893. Located on the Crystal River about 8 miles from Marble, it is one of the most photographed spots in all of Colorado. The wooden mill was a powerhouse which originally had a horizontal waterwheel that generated compressed air for miners who were drilling for silver. When the mines played out, around 1917, the mill was closed.
On the way one can also see the famous Redstone Coke Ovens. No, not for making Coca Cola or Coccaine, these ovens were built in 1899 to burn the impurities out of coal, which was then used in the steel mills to produce the steel which built the railroads.
For a bumpy ride to Crystal, CO...This one-lane, r... (show quote)


I love the mill, but I’m disappointed I can’t rent a pig!

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