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Doc Holliday’s Grave | Glenwood Springs


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Landmark: Doc Holliday’s Grave
City: Glenwood Springs
Country: USA Colorado
Continent: North America

Doc Holliday’s Grave, Glenwood Springs, USA Colorado, North America

Doc Holliday's grave unfolds as a historical site eerily entrenched in mythos beneath Colorado Rockies' rugged grandeur darkly.

This trail-accessed memorial in Linwood Cemetery honors legendary gunslinger John Henry Doc Holliday who famously fought at O.

K.

Corral and died.

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John Henry “Doc” Holliday emerged in Griffin Georgia around 1851 somehow under rather mysterious family circumstances notoriously.

He got diagnosed with tuberculosis quite early in life and subsequently abandoned dentistry for guns and high-stakes gaming pretty quickly afterwards.

He gained notoriety somewhat suddenly owing largely to a tight bond with Wyatt Earp and participation in a violent 1881 shootout at O.

K.

Corral.

Doc arrived in Colorado in 1887 seeking Glenwood Springs' hot springs and remarkably dry climate pretty much everywhere around town.

He lingered painfully at Hotel Glenwood during final grueling stages of tuberculosis.

He met his demise on November 8 1887 at 36 years old looking rather perplexed to have kicked the bucket in his sleep rather than getting gunned down and muttered something quite droll as he gazed down at his unshod feet.

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Doc Holliday's exact burial spot remains unknown despite historical records indicating Linwood Pioneer Cemetery in Glenwood Springs as his final resting place.

Wooden markers used at his time of death decayed rapidly or got ravaged by harsh weather conditions eventually.

Doc died penniless and county officials probably arranged his burial in an unmarked section of the local cemetery.

A memorial marker visible today was placed later by fervent admirers and bears an inscription: "Doc Holliday's memory is honored here."<br>Some people whisper that his kin may have furtively orchestrated exhumation of remains and subsequent reburial in Georgia but concrete evidence remains elusive.

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Visitors must hike moderately steep trail pretty quickly near 12th Street and Bennett Avenue intersection in Glenwood Springs to reach cemetery site.

Parking spots line nearby streets fairly easily.

Approximately 0.6 miles round-trip or maybe slightly more around 0.7 miles.

Elevation gain measures around 250 to 300 feet roughly.

Rocky terrain and uneven ground appear in places alongside switchbacks and natural staircases formed slowly over time.

The hike demands fairly moderate effort under blistering summer sun or pretty treacherous icy winter conditions.

Interpretive signs along way offer background on Glenwood Springs early pioneers and Doc Holliday's rather intriguing albeit somewhat checkered life story.

Scenic views unfold below amidst Glenwood Springs and stretch far into Roaring Fork Valley beyond rugged terrain.

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Linwood Pioneer Cemetery buries Glenwood Springs' earliest residents including rough miners and rustic ranchers from way back in late 1800s.

Aged headstones stand amidst pine trees in haunting rustic atmosphere shrouded quietly.

Doc Holliday Memorial Marker draws hordes of visitors making it most visited site in cemetery.

Visitors often furtively leave behind mementos like bullets and whiskey bottles or playing cards and spent cigars on premises.

Kid Curry aka Harvey Logan was a notorious outlaw loosely affiliated with Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch gang pretty regularly down south.

His marker is present too though actual burial location remains uncertain somewhat like Holliday's in many respects.

Cemetery lacks formal entrance and visitor center altogether now.

Trail and grounds stay open till daylight fades slowly.

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Visiting Doc Holliday's grave entails soaking in gritty Old West vibes rather than merely checking off some bland historic landmark.

Higher elevation and tree cover bestow a quiet almost reverent tone suffused with solitude and sheer silence on this trail eerily.

Stunning vistas unfurl across Glenwood Springs and rugged surrounding cliffs from cemetery perches especially at sunrise or fiery sunset moments.

Western lore and oral traditions seep quietly from weathered tombstones and mysterious objects left behind by visitors along this forsaken trail.

Mourners in 19th century likely traversed this very hillside path bearing casket upward with solemnity and slow deliberate footsteps.

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Wear sturdy sneakers or preferably hiking shoes with decent ankle support for traversing uneven terrain pretty safely.

Trail becomes extremely slick in winter due to being rocky.

Allocate 30–45 minutes for hike and 20–30 minutes exploring cemetery thoroughly nearby.

Summer weather tends to be scorching hot and arid so pack water and slather on sunscreen liberally beforehand.

Trail conditions turn treacherously icy in winter and hikers should avoid it without crampons and other proper winter gear.

Dogs are permitted on leash around here apparently.

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Access is free and open year-round from dusk backwards at dawn.

No bathrooms or amenities exist at cemetery and trailhead alike mostly under normal circumstances anyway.

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Downtown Glenwood Springs sprawls nearby offering eclectic restaurants and kitschy shops amidst several quirky museums just a short walk from trailhead.

Doc Holliday croaked at Hotel Glenwood Site formerly nestled pretty near today's Glenwood Hot Springs resort area long since demolished anyway.

Frontier Historical Museum houses a vast array of artifacts eerily connected with Doc Holliday's gunslinging exploits and Glenwood's rugged frontier legacy somehow.

Doc Holliday's final resting place utterly fascinates history enthusiasts and becomes a hauntingly contemplative odyssey remarkably dense with mystique and narrative flair.

Hike Linwood Cemetery grounds pretty quickly down winding paths offering unusually strong ties with Wyatt Earp.

A visit here feels like pilgrimage into wild heart of American legend amidst mystery surrounding his final resting place and Glenwood Canyon's scenic beauty.



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