Melmont, Washington Ghost Town

Read the brief history on Wikipedia. Only a few structures remain, primarily the dynamite storage building and school house. Also near the river is a short wall of brick and stone mostly hidden from view.


To get to Melmont, travel on WA Highway 162 through the town of Carbonado and up the winding road to the the Fairfax bridge (Carbon River). Park on the far side of the bridge and walk back toward the Carbonado side.

Jump the guard rail and about 20 feet down is a trail that passes under the bridge. This is a decent size trail with horse, ATV and motorbike tracks. On the trail head away from Carbonado with the river to your right. It can get very muddy so be prepared.

Your about half way to the town when you see on the left the small building with no roof. It is said this is a dynamite storage building.

Lowering my new truck

Not really, just 1/2 yard of 5/8- gravel weighing it down.