Creede, CO. Though not a “Ghost Town”, it won my heart. No ski mountains or other attractions. Just a simple old Colorado mining Town.

What a fantastic weekend out exploring new to me parts of Colorado with great friends from the club, even with the downpours. Somehow I’d never been to Creede yet, I fell in love instantly. To me, I feel Creede is what Colorado used to like….. To kick off the trip, we checked out the Bachelor Loop, with the Commodor Mine and Phoenix Falls being some of the highlights. The Commodor Mine operated from 1891-1976. Saturday, after a stop at the Underground Mining Museum (that was also hosting a International Scout gathering) we took a short drive and checked out Crystal Lake and Bristol Head (12,706ft). Spectacular views at the top of Bristol Head!

Some of my favorite images from this years “Ghost Town Run”.

First morning for the trip. Up early to watch the inversion roll in.

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Commodore Mine.

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Nelson Tunnel (Superfund site).

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Midwest Mine.

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Creeping Bellflower (?)

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Brian enjoying the “difficult” drive tough the forest.

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Phoenix Falls..

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My pals the Farrs:).

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Fireweed.

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Vistas.

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We stopped to check out the “Last Chance Mine”

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Morning after the downpour. Another inversion rolling into camp.

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My pal Daniel Linn in his 81 Series Landcruiser.

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Crystal Lake.

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Honeybadger.

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In route to Bristol Head. Table Mountain in the distance.

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Bristol Head. 12,706ft.

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What was left of the gang.

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Honeybadger.

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Views:).

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My pal Travis on Bristol Head.

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Love the vibrant colors the Paint Brushes put out when at high elevation.

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Table Mountain.

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Looking back to a moody Bristol Head.

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Table Mountain again.

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Clear Creek Falls (North).

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Watching the inversion roll into camp one last time before the drive home.

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