Melmont Ghost Town via Foothills Trail

The hike to Melmont Ghost Town on Foothills Trail is a pleasant walk through a mossy forest and down a steep, cable-assisted trail to a vantage point over the river. What’s left of the Melmont Ghost Town might be too generously called a “town” as it’s no more than a few small rusted structures, but this is still a fun trail if you’re in the area.

The hike begins where the road crosses the Carbon River. Hike roughly south with the river on your right. You’ll mostly hug the river, but stay high above it, descending a steep cable-assisted trail next to the bridge.Look for a small hidden waterfall.

Turn around where the trail terminates near a small road and retrace your steps.