I have been researching Washington State Ghost Towns recently. So today I took a quick trip into the Carbonado area. It’s full of old coal and mineral mining towns that have long been abandoned.
I picked an easy one, Melmont. Others have written about the history of Melton and the other abandoned towns in the area. So I won’t recycle that material.
A scramble down the east side of the Fairfax bridge and just a mile down a the trail along Carbon river.
Fun little hike trails in excellent condition, though a bit muddy this time of year.
View of the Fairfax Bridge Looking Down at the Carbon River The view from under the bridge I believe this trail might be a rails to trails project Wall The dynamite shack This 50’s automobile notice the fins The foundation of the school house