Melmont ghost town

Carbon River Rd, Carbonado, WA 98323, USA

Address:	Carbon River Rd, Carbonado, WA 98323, USA
Rating:	3.8
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jesikarabid

Beautiful trail with lots of fresh water streams along the way. The carbon river itself is a 3 hours hike so have plenty of food and drink for the trip. Hike is relatively easy, until you get closer to the river. There is a small rabbit meadow close to the river that can be used as a short cut. The hike to the ghost town itself is about 2 hours into the hike. You will know you are close once you start to notice abundant amounts of coal along the trail. These coal bits slide off the mountains naturally and fall along the trail, eventually ending up in the carbon river at the bottom. The ghost town features several abandon vehicles and broken down buildings that have been reclaimed by the forest. Bring a nice camera, lunch and you can totally make a day of this trip! I love it.

Michael Isaksen

Really cool scene, the old bridge and the canyon are great photo ops. The ghost town is more like a "ghost occasional ruined stone wall" every half mile or so, but still neat to explore! Be careful across the one lane bridge, and try to park right after the bridge on the left, then walk back across and go down the trail. This is the closest way, also it may difficult to find the way down, but its right next to the east end of the bridge.

Kenny Boettcher

WAY COOLER THAN LARS EXPLAINS IT IF YOUR NOT A CITY BRED WIENER. BEAUTIFUL LAND AND IF YOU VENTURE DOWN TO THE RIVER YOU MAY FIND PRECIOUS METALS LEFT OVER FROM MINING... NOT MUCH , JUST DUST BUT ITS STILL WONDERFUL TO FIND! THE WHOLE ORTING VALLEY HAS A RICH I HISTORY, READ ABOUT JOHN WILKES AND THE CARBON RIVER, HE WAS A BADASS ADVENTURER AND NAVY LIFER. JUST AN AMAZING PERSON TO READ ABOUT, JUST AMAZING!

Holly Rutherford

A little bit of a walk to get to the old "buildings" however its pretty level so its easy for kids. If you want to get down to the river its a little climb, but again tolerable for small children (4+). Depending on the time of year Id certainly suggest boots (muddy!) Absolutely beautiful place to visit.

Aaron Wix

Its ok, a long hike in from the trailhead. Recommend just parking close to the Fairfax bridge. Theres only a couple car parts and the foundation and partial walls of a small old school basement. Apparently this place had 10 thousand people before the turn of the century.

Lars Bingham

Its a Ghost Town, so dont expect anything touristy. There are no bathrooms and just some old busted up buildings. If youre looking for a nice walk, this is a great place for the kids and doggies

Cailin Sypher

This is so fun. Very very muddy. Not for tiny kids. Kids maybe 6+ and most dogs (longer legged dogs) there are a few ruins left. Worth it for sure!

Nate Westra

This was an incredibly beautiful hike, save for the nettles. Not much in the way of "town" but a few cool ruins.

zach harp

Very disappointed by the ghost town itself. But beautiful views

Travis Larson

This is not the ghost town your looking for... move along.

Brandon H

Easy hike from the bridge. OK ghost town.

Z Dubbs

Fairfax is better. Look it up