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Turret is relatively new as a ghost town. It was still struggling to survive in the
1940s and a couple die hard families were still clinging to the dream years
later.
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It started in the 1890s with the discovery of gold and grew
to a population of over 300. Stagecoach
service came from Salida. Turret’s post
office handled the mail. There were lots
of saloons and enough gold to keep the town going for several years.
Not much is left today, but the pieces that remain are lots
of fun to nose around in. Several of the
buildings still have roofs and one of the graves in the graveyard is surrounded
by a picket fence. The road to it is
graded and easy, but it is in a very remote location.
To get there, go to Salida.
From the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 291, take 291 north
across the bridge. Take the first road
right and follow it to the intersection for County 175. Follow 175 north to 185 and turn left. Turn left again on 184 and follow the main
road to downtown Turret. The San Isabel
National Forest Map is the most accurate for this trip.
HAPPY TRAILS.
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