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Utah Abandoned|Hiking|Nature

There's A Hike In Utah That Leads You Straight To An Abandoned Mine

By Catherine Armstrong | Published July 07, 2018

Park City has a rich history of mining, starting in the late 1800s. During its run, the silver mines here brought in more than $50 million, but by 1951, the mining went bust. You can still see traces of the mines in the area, and the Bonanza Mine Trail takes you to abandoned mine buildings, and offers great views to boot.

The Bonanza Mine Trail is a 2.5-mile-long loop trail that takes you up through the resort to the abandoned mine.

The trail takes you above Park City, and you'll enjoy some views of the town and valley below.

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You'll hike up along the mountain...

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Through trees and forested areas...

...and even right along ski runs in the resort. The trail gains about 800 feet in elevation and is considered moderately difficult.

Keep an eye open for wildlife; it's not unusual to see mule deer along this trail.

You'll soon start to see signs of the mine, from small wooden structures...

...to a brick wall and foundations.

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Let your imagination take you back to the late 19th century when mining started in this area. The abandoned buildings up here are dilapidated, so you'll want to take care when exploring around them.

At the base of the Bonanza Lift, you'll see another building that's in better shape. You can peer in the windows to see an abandoned tractor and other equipment inside.

The Bonanza Mine Trail is just one of many in the area, but it tends to be less-traveled than others, so you'll likely find some peace and quiet on this trail. Enjoy the history and the views!

Before you go hiking this summer, you’ll want to be aware of this potential danger, and step carefully on Utah’s trails this year.

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