Alpine
Ghost town in Chaffee County, Colorado · Upper Arkansas district
Founded
1880
Peak Population
~200
Elevation
11,900 ft
Primary Industry
railroad
County
Chaffee
Coordinates
38.6500, -106.3900
History
The west side construction camp for the Alpine Tunnel. At 11,523 ft, the Alpine Tunnel was the first railroad tunnel under the Continental Divide. Workers endured extreme conditions. The stone boarding house ruins and tunnel portal are still visible.
Visiting Alpine
What remains: Stone boarding house ruins near Alpine Tunnel west portal.
Access: 4WD beyond Hancock. One of the most remote ghost town sites in Colorado.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alpine?
Alpine is located in Chaffee County, Colorado, in the Upper Arkansas area at an elevation of 11,900 ft, coordinates 38.6500, -106.3900.
Can you visit Alpine today?
4WD beyond Hancock. One of the most remote ghost town sites in Colorado.
What remains at Alpine?
Stone boarding house ruins near Alpine Tunnel west portal.