Alta Lakes
The Telluride area of Colorado was first established as a mining area. Some of the early mining operations included Tomboy, Smuggler and the Alta Mine. Around the Alta Mine, a small town grew of approximately 250 people including a school, a general store, an assay office, a boardinghouse, and a number of small homes. Nearby were the picturesque Alta Lakes. Today the old town is well preserved and it is well worth a visit.
Just thirty minutes from Telluride, Colorado, you will find the quaint and charming historical area of Alta Lakes. This scenic area is surrounded by high alpine mountains and lush green forests. It was here that early miners first prospected and based on their findings founded the Alta Mine and the small town of Alta. Nearby, are the scenic high mountain waters of Alta Lakes.
You can visit the area by four-wheel drive vehicle or as a member of a guided tour. Navigating the road without a four-wheel-drive vehicle is possible, but not recommended. At Alta, you can explore the remains of an abandoned boardinghouse, and the ruins of the mine. There are many turn of the century buildings that rest on a forested ridge and provide spectacular views of the surrounding area.
Step back in time and imagine the sounds of children playing, the calls of women doing laundry, the clanking of men and machinery tunneling for silver in the Alta Lakes area of Colorado.
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