MATTERHORN

NAME: Matterhorn
COUNTY: San Miguel
ROADS: 2WD
GRID: 1
CLIMATE: Snow in winter, pleasant summer.
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Summer
COMMENTS: Near Ophir.
REMAINS: Many mining remnants - private property.
This town was named Matterhorn after a nearby peak that resembled the Swiss counterpart although it was originally named San Bernardo. Many of the buildings were torn down by the owners at the demand of the Forest Service.Aerial tramways stretch across the valley but no trespassing signs are posted everywhere. Submitted by: Todd Underwood


Matterhorn - July 2000
Todd Underwood


Matterhorn - July 2000
Todd Underwood


Matterhorn - July 2000
Todd Underwood


Matterhorn - July 2000
Todd Underwood


Matterhorn - July 2000
Todd Underwood

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