The Ghost Town of Independence, Colorado

	Independence, Colorado is a ghost town located just west of Independence Pass and served as a mining town in the 1880's. Because of the harsh and long winters and the bust of good mining opportunities, the town was eventually abandoned, with many seeking better mining opportunities in Aspen and elsewhere.
	Today, one can walk around remnants of the town off of Highway 82. There are numerous buildings, signs that give further explanations and a walking trail.
	An example of two of the buildings that remain.
	If you are interested in Colorado's ghost towns, Independence would definitely be a good spot to visit.
	One view of the mountains that surround the old town.