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GRAND MESA JEEP CLUB
Grand Junction, Colorado
Est. 1962
Carpenter Mine Road
Description
This trail follows the grade of the historic Book Cliff Railroad north of Grand Junction to the ghost town of Carpenter.
Highlights
Enjoy a visit to the Carpenter ghost town. A coal vein discovered by George Smith in 1874 led to the establishment of a mining camp and later a railroad to transport the coal to Grand Junction.
Minimum Requirements
Stock vehicles are fine for this trip
Difficulty
Mild
Mileage
This is a shorter trip, located close to Grand Junction.
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