Friday, August 5, 2011

Ghost Town a Step Into the Past

Saint Elmo in Chaffee County Colorado is a unique place to visit. Just go west of Buena Vista, Highway 24 to County Road 162 and follow for 19 miles to St. Elmo. You'll find great 4 wheel drive trails, rock hounding for quartz and aquamarine, plus camping and upper-mountain fishing.

St. Elmo is unique because the buildings are preserved not restored. St. Elmo has been labeled Colorado's Best Preserved Ghost Town.



All building in St. Elmo are privately owned, and well preserved. There are some modern vactain homes in the surrounding area, as well. There is a general store that operates May-October.
Best time to visit is June through Septemeber.