Needless to say, we revised our plans and left the valley by another route. In Marble today, the remaining structures shelter a few families during the summer months. A few years ago, Mrs. Ruby Isler, of Carbondale, wintered up there. Lately, several plans have been considered to find contemporary uses for the still-ample supplies of marble in the valley. Only time can tell what the future holds.
Marble is a very easy place to visit as things stand at present.
A new road is now under construction over McClure Pass from Paonia. In addition, State Highway 133 is currently paved from Carbondale to a point some distance beyond Redstone. This highway follows the Crystal River south to Marble. For the more adventuresome there's always the 27 percent grade on the road over Scofield Pass from Crested Butte and Gothic to Marble. Much of the town remains and there are jeeps available to take you up Yule Creek to the quarries.