Courtesy of Armstrong Trails
Plans are underway to convert the Kiski Junction Railroad corridor into a recreational trail connecting to other regional trails.
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With the demise of the Kiski Junction Railroad in Gilpin and surrounding communities, Armstrong Trails wants to convert the corridor into a 14-mile recreational trail.
The Kiski Junction Railroad was a 165-year-old short line used for commercial hauling and autumn leaf tours for tourists. The railroad’s owner, Rosebud Mining, ceased operations in recent years and is working through the legalities to shut down the railroad permanently.
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