Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Rudefeha

Ghost town in Carbon County, Wyoming · Sierra Madre district

Founded
1897
Peak Population
~1,500
Elevation
9,500 ft
Primary Industry
copper
County
Carbon
Coordinates
41.3833, -106.9167
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History

Named by combining the first two letters of the founders' names (Rumsey, Deal, Ferris, Haggarty). The mine produced $2 million in copper ore. The 16-mile aerial tramway connected it to Encampment. When the company went bankrupt in 1908, the town died almost overnight.

Visiting Rudefeha

What remains: Mine ruins and foundations in the Sierra Madre. Remote.

Access: Forest roads from Encampment. High clearance/4WD required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rudefeha?

Rudefeha is located in Carbon County, Wyoming, in the Sierra Madre area at an elevation of 9,500 ft, coordinates 41.3833, -106.9167.

Can you visit Rudefeha today?

Forest roads from Encampment. High clearance/4WD required.

What remains at Rudefeha?

Mine ruins and foundations in the Sierra Madre. Remote.

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