📜 Historic mining town settled in the 1870s, once known as Forest City, and incorporated in 1880.🔍 Peaked in the 1890s with 2,000 residents, now preserved by locals, and known for its rich gold and silver mining history.Why Go👻 Explore an authentic ghost town and old buildings⛏️ Discover the history of a booming mining community and Colorado's mining history🚶 Walk through historic main street and buildings📸 Great photo opportunities🐿️ Feed chipmunks🏞️ Scenic location near the Continental DivideWhy Avoid⚠️ Buildings are private property, do not trespassTips🐿️ Bring snacks for chipmunks🅿️ Parking available at Chalk Creek Parking Lot.💰 Donations help with restoration efforts.🚻 Public outhouse is the only restroom.Hours🕒 Open to visitors, best during daylight hours