Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Arastra

Ghost town in San Juan County, Colorado · San Juan Mountains district

Founded
1880
Peak Population
~100
Elevation
12,230 ft
Primary Industry
silver
County
San Juan
Coordinates
37.8282, -107.6263
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History

Holds the distinction of having the highest elevation US post office ever. A silver mining camp in the San Juan district at an astonishing 12,230 ft elevation, where conditions were brutally harsh.

Visiting Arastra

What remains: Minimal remains at extreme elevation. Highest US post office in its era.

Access: Near Silverton. Requires hiking to reach the high-altitude site. Summer only.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Arastra?

Arastra is located in San Juan County, Colorado, in the San Juan Mountains area at an elevation of 12,230 ft, coordinates 37.8282, -107.6263.

Can you visit Arastra today?

Near Silverton. Requires hiking to reach the high-altitude site. Summer only.

What remains at Arastra?

Minimal remains at extreme elevation. Highest US post office in its era.

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