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I picked an easy one, Melton. 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 few from under the bridge 
I believe this trail might be a rails to trails project 
Wall 
This might be the dynamite shack I’ve read about. 
This 50’s automobile notice the fins 
The foundation of the school house
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