Ashcroft
State: Colorado
County: Pitkin County
Founded: 1880
Peak Population: 2,000-3,500
Ashcroft briefly rivaled Aspen in size (2,000-3,500 people) before shallow silver ran out and Aspen won. H.A.W. Tabor owned mines here. In WWII, the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division trained here. Now managed by Aspen Historical Society; features cross-country ski trails.
Quick Facts
- Briefly larger than Aspen before losing the silver race
- 10th Mountain Division trained here for WWII alpine warfare
- H.A.W. Tabor hosted a grand ball here in 1883
- Nearly became a ski resort before WWII intervened
Location
Address: Castle Creek Road, near Aspen, Colorado
Coordinates: 39.0575, -106.8117