Exploring Clear Creek Canyon on the C&S: Bridge No. 703 (video)

[Kurt Maechner]

In a previous video I showed the location of Forks Creek today. In a subsequent video, I showed the site of Bridge 705, with abutments still in place. This next video shows the grade between these two points.

In the video below we explore the remains of the Colorado & Southern Railway's Clear Creek District route starting from Forks Creek and headed west toward Idaho Springs. We visit the site of bridges No. 703 and 704. While much of the roadbed is gone, one can still imagine the route of the old narrow gauge through the canyon. Later the railroad bed reappears and rock cribbing is still evident.

Enjoy,
Kurt

[Kurt Maechner]

Here are some photos from the area showing the roadbed and cribbing:

[Kurt Maechner]

Here are more photos of the segment and shot of the map of the area.