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Montezuma Ghost Town
Montezuma Road leads into town.

Montezuma, CO Ghost Town – by Keystone

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Montezuma is a semi ghost town, with some year round residents and vacation homes. It lies just down Montezuma Road, about 5 minutes from Keystone, Colorado.

Mixed in with the modern lodges and cabins are several ruins, including a school house still used for community meetings.

History

It was founded in the early 1860’s, at 10,200 ft, by prospectors who made it over the Loveland Pass. It grew quickly and by 1880 it was the largest town in the region.

In its heyday an estimated 1000 people lived in town. When silver prices collapsed in 1893, the population dwindled. Several fires have destroyed many of the historic buildings in town. The 2010 US Census put the population at 65.

Getting There

Take Highway 6 east from Keystone to Montezuma Road (near the skier parking lot). Take that 5 miles to Montezuma. The road is plowed in the winter, so it’s accessible year round.

2WD is fine to get there, but beyond Montezuma are numerous 4WD roads accessing additional ghost towns. Saints John is a former company town located 2 miles past Montezuma. This odd mining town had a library rather than a saloon. The Wild Irishman is further above Saints John.

Recreation in the White River National Forest is available along much of this valley. There is a parking lot on Montezuma Road at Peru Creek. You can also take the 4×4 Webster Pass nearby if you have a capable off-road vehicle and driving skills.

Montezuma Ghost Town Mine
Mine in the distance.
Montezuma Ghost Town Welcome
Welcome to Montezuma.
Montezuma Ghost Town Buildings
Couple historic buildings.
Montezuma Colorado
Montezuma Road at the center of town.
Montezuma Ghost Town Relic
Relic.

Details

Nearby Town: Keystone, CO

County: Summit County

Roads: 2WD

Season: Year Round

 

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