Woodstock
Ghost town in Chaffee County, Colorado · Upper Arkansas district
History
A Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad stop -- not a mining town. On March 10, 1884, a devastating avalanche buried 18 people, killing 13 including six children of Marcella Doyle who ran a boarding house. It was the highest avalanche death toll in Colorado history at the time. The town was never rebuilt.
Visiting Woodstock
What remains: Stone foundations and historic marker. Destroyed by avalanche.
Access: Along the Alpine Tunnel trail beyond St. Elmo. High clearance/4WD required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Woodstock?
Woodstock is located in Chaffee County, Colorado, in the Upper Arkansas area at an elevation of 10,200 ft, coordinates 38.6900, -106.3800.
Can you visit Woodstock today?
Along the Alpine Tunnel trail beyond St. Elmo. High clearance/4WD required.
What remains at Woodstock?
Stone foundations and historic marker. Destroyed by avalanche.