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Caribou Ghost Town

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Caribou Ghost Town

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  • Location: Boulder County, Colorado, United States

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    October 19, 2023

    Mountain biking

    The town was established in the early 1870s for workers of Caribou silver mine. The silver mine did well and by 1875 at its peak, about 3,000 people lived in town.

    The Caribou silver mine was sold for $3 million to Dutch Investors in 1871. It was resold in 1876 to local entrepreneurs who incorporated the mine and sold shares in New York. A fire took over the town in 1879. By the 1920s, Caribou was home to fewer than 50 people.

    November 15, 2023

    Running

    There is a sizeable dirt parking lot and a myriad of packed dirt trails branching off in every direction. You can run just down the road to take a look at the ghost town ruins. The views of the mountains from here are stunning.
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    Caribou Road Loop

    37.7km

    03:09

    790m

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    Get ready for a moderate mountain biking adventure on the Caribou Road Loop. This route takes you on a steady climb over 23.5 miles (37.7 km), gaining 2601 feet (793…

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    Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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    Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Location: Boulder County, Colorado, United States

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