One of the many great things about hiking around Colorado is that you will never see the same thing twice, as nearly every trail features something different and one-of-a-kind! Case in point: this Colorado state park hike with a trail that winds around historic homes and buildings.

Welcome to Staunton State Park and the Old Mill Trail!
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Located near Pine, the Old Mill Trail is a moderate .9-mile hike that follows an old path from the Staunton Ranch Trail to the remnants of the old sawmill, passing other ruins along the way.
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While there is a lot to see while walking along the Old Mill Trail, the c. 1920s sawmill and nearby bunk house are the pièce de résistance, as they tell the tale of a more prosperous time for the area.
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Also listed on the National Register of Historic Places (as the Staunton Ranch-Rural Historic Landscape), Staunton State Park began as a turn-of-the-20th-Century homestead, ranch, and logging operation that was later donated to the state for preservation purposes.
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Like all great Colorado hikes, there is plenty of nature to enjoy along the Old Mill Trail, thanks to the gigantic, shady conifers and babbling brook.
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Please note: While the trail itself is not steep, the terrain is rugged and can be hard to navigate.
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To learn more about the aptly-named Old Mill Trail and Staunton State Park, please visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife's website.
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