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Hike Trail

7:30 Mine Trail

4.3 (4 Ratings)
Some steep sections, great out-and-back hike very close to town.
3
mi
Distance
1,652
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
CaveFamily FriendlyGeologically SignificantRiver/CreekViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.96mi
Distance
1,652ft
Elevation Gain
292ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
10,493ft
High Point
9,133ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
QR codes on the sign posts along the way connect you to the history of the mining. Adds to the variety. Good for kids with a shallow mine you can enter. All the other mines (half a dozen or so) are barred off but you can still look into them. Hike ends at the 7:30 mine.

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Contributors
Craig M