Crystal Mill
Marble, CO
An 1893 wooden powerhouse balanced on a rock outcrop above the Crystal River, one of the most photographed historic structures in Colorado. The mill sits at the end of a rough four-wheel-drive road from the marble-quarry town of Marble, with aspen slopes rising behind it. In late September the surrounding hillsides turn gold and the river runs low and clear.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- morning
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Shot Types
- widelandscapedetail
- Best Seasons
- summerfall
Is it a good day to go?
7-day outlookMild, dry days with light winds are the most comfortable for a visit.
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