This Spooky Hike In Washington Takes You Straight To A Ghost Town
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Jessica Wick
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October is an absolutely beautiful month in Washington. And since we still have a little time before winter weather hits, it’s the perfect time to take a hike — especially when that hike takes you straight to a ghost town, which is exactly what the Monte Cristo Trail does.
Start at the Barlow Pass trailhead, then hike along the closed road for a few miles.
The trail is ranked as moderate, meaning if you can handle an 8-mile walk, you can probably handle this.
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And once you do, you'll want to stick around for awhile.
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This was the first live mining camp on the west slopes of the Cascade Range.
There were funding issues and flooding from the river to contend with as well. After a brief attempt to turn Monte Cristo into a resort destination, it became a ghost town.
Plus, the fall foliage this time of year is pretty fantastic.
Do you enjoy exploring Washington’s ghost towns? If so, this road trip is for you.
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