As a teenager, in the early 70s, 2 of my friends and myself would camp out in this area several times. Explored the mines and would hike up the mountains lakes in the area. Brings back great memories .
I grew up visiting Monte Cristo with my Dad back in the late 70's early 80's. I remember the General Store before it burned. I returned in 2010 and camped for 3 nights. We visited at least 5 or 6 of the old mines including going up to and over the Mystery Mine complex. Thanks for putting this video together. It really brings back fond memories! If people are interested, there is a wonderful book by Elof Norman about growing up in Monte Cristo called "The Coffee Chased Us Up".
Thanks for the tour. My wife and I went up there (walked the road was gated) many years ago. At that time there were still people living there. I remember hearing that pelton wheel in the power house howling before we even got to it. You were able to peak inside and see the workings at that time. We went back several years ago, prior to remediation. At that time the powerhouse was no longer operating and no one was there. Quite a few changes, and if we were to go back now even more has changed. Sad
Rode up to townsite with parents in 1963, or 1964 when hotel building still intact (was a "hippy" outpost and people there accommodating and selling this and that) and site not re-forested. Amazing to see the difference between then, and your interesting video. Buckets from cable line were still laying on ground around the mill. Walked the RR line for a distance and found one RR spike - still have. Many years later happen to meet Paul Woodhouse in work related situation and didn't know at the time he and Daryl Jacobson and Bill Petersen had written "The Everett and Monte Cristo Railway" - an excellent book. Thanks for your informative video. Brings back the memories. When's the last time that turntable was greased.......?
France 🇫🇷 The Count of Monte Cristo 🤣! Great job! I was expecting more of s town so disappointed that it's mostly just signs where buildings use to be! So if anyone else is excepting a "town" it's no longer there folks 😕! #montecristo #USA 🇺🇸 #Washington state
Worse than deceptive advertising, they sell some notion of what used to be, better go sell your soul or other phantom parts of some unsuspecting person or thing. But nobody cares, people like to be fooled, so whatever does the job, and it's always shiny bells and whistles, not anything in natural colors, creativity and design. Destruction is what you get with all that public money going where conservatives want to see it - bells and whistles, fancy accomodations, air conditioning and customer service that makes them right at home in the parks financed by their taxpayer money. And the tourists that flock to these unholy sites just quicken the destruction, a continuation of that self-destructive gold rush. So that's your history, and its moral - all a sick, evil lie, big fat nothing, "everything is vanity and vanity of vanities " as your pastor calls you.
Completed this hike for the first time last August. It is absolutely beautiful, and I love seeing more historical context. Plan to do it again this year.
I remember my parents and I would drive into town back in 1970's and checked out the town and storefront and even tried some panning for gold. Then we did it again and took some friends of ours and we started hiking one of the trails from the town to one of the mines on a hill. Years later, we went back to Monte Christo but never made it to the town but we did enjoy our picnic by the river where you were crossing across the tree. Thank you for sharing this video.
Thanks for providing so much historical context! I love this hike for all the interesting places along the way. So many great places to go from the trails up in this area.
I see these little towns all the time where I live. I'm 68, I grew up in a small town in Mississippi. You could literally leave your door unlocked. I didn't even have a house key when I was going to elementary school. I walked 5 blocks to school, it was a ten minute walk to the Carnegie library. I went by myself at 6 years old. You can't do that anymore. I still live in the same town but it has changed forever. Ten people have been murdered here since January. Ten. Dead. The worst thing is, it's normal now. Nobody cares. Small towns in a small world. I remember back in the 60s we thought progress would make the world a better place. No. Progress is killing us.
Wow I visited Monte Cristo around 1978-79 when you could drive there. I believe the preservation society was just being forming. If I remember correctly, we paid a $5 donation for the tour, our guide had tons of interesting historical facts to share. Thanks for taking us there, a walk down memory lane for me! I recognize some of the sights and rest are distorted memories.
We have been going for about 12 years now, and the area is constantly changing. Glad we were able to share it with you. Thank you for the comments and watching.
I’m really interested with the railway right of way along the river when the NP encased the railroad ties in concrete to keep the track from washing away from the floods.
Disney gave a copyright notice to someone playing an Indiana Jones videogame. The strike was from the use of the IJ font in their thumbnails, just a heads up.
As a teenager, in the early 70s, 2 of my friends and myself would camp out in this area several times. Explored the mines and would hike up the mountains lakes in the area. Brings back great memories .
Thanks for sharing that!
I grew up visiting Monte Cristo with my Dad back in the late 70's early 80's. I remember the General Store before it burned. I returned in 2010 and camped for 3 nights. We visited at least 5 or 6 of the old mines including going up to and over the Mystery Mine complex. Thanks for putting this video together. It really brings back fond memories! If people are interested, there is a wonderful book by Elof Norman about growing up in Monte Cristo called "The Coffee Chased Us Up".
Great memories. Thanks for sharing. We appreciate it.
Thanks for the tour. My wife and I went up there (walked the road was gated) many years ago. At that time there were still people living there. I remember hearing that pelton wheel in the power house howling before we even got to it. You were able to peak inside and see the workings at that time. We went back several years ago, prior to remediation. At that time the powerhouse was no longer operating and no one was there. Quite a few changes, and if we were to go back now even more has changed. Sad
Thank you for watching and sharing your memories!!
This is one of my favorite hikes.
It's a great hike and place to explore, no doubt.
Rode up to townsite with parents in 1963, or 1964 when hotel building still intact (was a "hippy" outpost and people there accommodating and selling this and that) and site not re-forested. Amazing to see the difference between then, and your interesting video. Buckets from cable line were still laying on ground around the mill. Walked the RR line for a distance and found one RR spike - still have. Many years later happen to meet Paul Woodhouse in work related situation and didn't know at the time he and Daryl Jacobson and Bill Petersen had written "The Everett and Monte Cristo Railway" - an excellent book. Thanks for your informative video. Brings back the memories. When's the last time that turntable was greased.......?
That's a great question. I'm not sure when it was greased last. From the sound of it, it's been a while.
France 🇫🇷 The Count of Monte Cristo 🤣! Great job! I was expecting more of s town so disappointed that it's mostly just signs where buildings use to be! So if anyone else is excepting a "town" it's no longer there folks 😕! #montecristo #USA 🇺🇸 #Washington state
Yes, unfortunately, there is not much left outside of the mines and mill site. Appreciate your comment.
Worse than deceptive advertising, they sell some notion of what used to be, better go sell your soul or other phantom parts of some unsuspecting person or thing. But nobody cares, people like to be fooled, so whatever does the job, and it's always shiny bells and whistles, not anything in natural colors, creativity and design. Destruction is what you get with all that public money going where conservatives want to see it - bells and whistles, fancy accomodations, air conditioning and customer service that makes them right at home in the parks financed by their taxpayer money. And the tourists that flock to these unholy sites just quicken the destruction, a continuation of that self-destructive gold rush. So that's your history, and its moral - all a sick, evil lie, big fat nothing, "everything is vanity and vanity of vanities " as your pastor calls you.
Completed this hike for the first time last August. It is absolutely beautiful, and I love seeing more historical context. Plan to do it again this year.
It's a great place very special us. We appreciate your comments and thank you for watching.
I remember my parents and I would drive into town back in 1970's and checked out the town and storefront and even tried some panning for gold. Then we did it again and took some friends of ours and we started hiking one of the trails from the town to one of the mines on a hill. Years later, we went back to Monte Christo but never made it to the town but we did enjoy our picnic by the river where you were crossing across the tree. Thank you for sharing this video.
Thanks for sharing your experience and for watching. We appreciate it.
I remember when the hotel burnt down. It was a big deal to anyone who spent summers camping in the area.
Awesome video really cool local history i enjoy this thanks.
Thank you. we appreciate that.
Thanks for providing so much historical context! I love this hike for all the interesting places along the way. So many great places to go from the trails up in this area.
It is a great area with so much history. Thank you for watching and your comments. We appreciate you!
I see these little towns all the time where I live. I'm 68, I grew up in a small town in Mississippi. You could literally leave your door unlocked. I didn't even have a house key when I was going to elementary school. I walked 5 blocks to school, it was a ten minute walk to the Carnegie library. I went by myself at 6 years old.
You can't do that anymore. I still live in the same town but it has changed forever. Ten people have been murdered here since January. Ten. Dead. The worst thing is, it's normal now. Nobody cares. Small towns in a small world.
I remember back in the 60s we thought progress would make the world a better place. No. Progress is killing us.
A bygone time. Thanks for watching and comments.
I love this place and have ya ever had a Monti Cristo sandwich...so good...salutations to you and yours
We have absolutely agree. Thanks for the comments and watching appreciate it.
Wow I visited Monte Cristo around 1978-79 when you could drive there. I believe the preservation society was just being forming. If I remember correctly, we paid a $5 donation for the tour, our guide had tons of interesting historical facts to share. Thanks for taking us there, a walk down memory lane for me! I recognize some of the sights and rest are distorted memories.
We have been going for about 12 years now, and the area is constantly changing. Glad we were able to share it with you. Thank you for the comments and watching.
Nice
Thanks!
Thanks
First timers, live in Muskegon Michigan. Really enjoy these types of exploring videos, please keep them coming
Thank you very much. We very much appreciate having you along on our adventures!!
Monte Cristo sure has interesting history
It most certainly does.
I can see y theres so many gold claims
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I’m really interested with the railway right of way along the river when the NP encased the railroad ties in concrete to keep the track from washing away from the floods.
Yes, very interesting stuff for sure. Do not have a whole lot of information on that.
What a privilege it is to live in such a beautiful state. Definitely God's country
It is indeed. Thank you!
State is pretty. Politicians are terrible.
We went there 20 years ago. It was cool then. I'd like to see it now but I'm a bit afraid of parking at the trailhead. Ugh...
Yeah, it can be a concern, but from our experience. It hasn't been too bad.
Havent visited since i was a kid (long ago now).
It has no doubt changed tremendously. Thanks for the comments.
Disney gave a copyright notice to someone playing an Indiana Jones videogame. The strike was from the use of the IJ font in their thumbnails, just a heads up.
Interesting this style and color scheme font is available through a well-known and widely respected video editing youtube focused software company.
I was up here last summer with a summer camp, got a nasty ear infection and had to hike down in crocs
That is unfortunate. That doesn't sound pleasant.
Can you imagine being the guy that had to spin that turntable, with a locomotive on it, back in the day? Talk about one strong son of a bitch.
No doubt... Thanks for the comment.
@@ghosttownsandminesofwashington you're welcome. Thanks for the video.
Can we see inside of cabins ?
No, they are locked or private property.
i went out here a couple years ago had no idea there were mines.
Quite a few in the area.
Can you bring a metal detector up there? I’m sure you can find some interesting treasures
Short answer no. Its Forest Service and some areas are designated wilderness.
@@ghosttownsandminesofwashington bummer just think of the old coins you could possibly find up there.
@@ghosttownsandminesofwashington thank you for the cool history lesson I live in the area and Monte Cristo’s always been captivating my attention.
@jasonking6510 Thank you appreciate your comments.
Has anyone ever found the graveyard?
There was not one at Monte Cristo.
I bet that area is haunted
You never know.
Donald Trump's grandfather lived in Monte Cristo.
He owned property and establishments.