Like other slightly rump-sprung nobles, this Royal establishment, now heading into its second century, is looking the worse for wear. The once-stately hostel for sportsmen is on the market, along with its onsite bar and liquor store. Where did Denver Newspaper Agency state circulation manager Rick Charbonneau find this piece of real estate? Tell us via e-mail to ColoradoSunday@denverpost.com. Include a digital photo of yourself, and remember to include your hometown in the message. Our favorite answer wins a $25 gas card.
How’d you know?
Last week: Trout City Bed and Breakfast, Trout Creek Pass
The winner: Sandy Peterson, Lakewood: Juel and Irene Kjeldsen, the proprietors of the Trout City B&B on Trout Creek Pass, entertained our group with three murder mysteries between 1998 and 2000. The mysteries, written by the Kneldsens, were fun, interactive and extremely entertaining.
Julie Smith, Colorado Springs: The Trout City Inn has been operated as a berth and breakfast by my parents, Juel and Irene, for
the past 20-plus years.
Scott Meredith, Denver: I was obsessed with old trains as a child and always remember this particular spot. I still take a peek as we roll by on our way to fish the Arkansas River, and stop by K’s Dairy Delite for a burger and shake afterward.
Trent Miller, Golden: I found this site in the late 1980s while raising peregrine falcons on the cliffs across the highway from the train cars for the Colorado Division of Wildlife. I would feed the falcons in the morning, then head to fish for brookies and browns.
Jon Pankau, Colorado Springs: In 1879-85, there was a small town here called McGees, named for a man whose last name actually
was spelled McGies. Extensive deforestation resulted in the railroad suffering washouts and left Trout Creek scarred, but the area slowly is being reclaimed. The crystal waters and abundant trout life are returning.
Kimberly Bischoff, Denver: The rail cars are club cars that have been set up to accommodate overnight guests. The caretakers serve a very nice breakfast, with a very detailed history lesson of the railway system that ran from Denver to Leadville and other mining towns.
Rileigh Casebolt, Aurora: I stayed here when I was 5, in the summer of 2002. My sister and I slept in the caboose. When we went to bed, it was nice inside, so we didn’t turn on the heat. When we woke up, it was freezing, and I didn’t want to get out from under the warm comforter.
