This is my suggested route for this part of the #MiningRoadTrip! This includes my favorite stops, fun detours, and stops I wanted to see but didn't have the time or they were closed for the season! I recommend 14-18 days for this trip, but of course it could take longer if you wanted it to!
Butte, Montana, United States
Be sure to check out the World Museum of Mining, the Butte Archives, and eat a pasty!
Philipsburg, Montana, United States
Here you can explore history, have a great beer, and pan for sapphires!
Wallace, Idaho, United States
The "Center of the Universe" is in the heart of Silver Valley! Make sure to stop by the Mining Museum and take one of the mine tours in the area! (PS- It's where a lot of Dante's Peak was filmed!)
The road is well maintained and has some great informative signs along the route!
This is a great memorial of such a sad day in history
Virginia City, Nevada, United States
Be sure to check out The Way it Was Museum, the Mackay Mansion, and the Washoe Club if you want to see some ghosts!
Nevada City, California, United States
A really amazing place to visit! Well maintained and the grounds are gorgeous!
Make sure to bring your gold pan!
via Old Sherwin Grade Rd
This little ghost town has tons of abandoned buildings, as well as an outdoor "art museum" that is totally ~Instagrammable~! Kick in the 4WD and find some old portals too!
Thank you for following along with the #MiningRoadTrip! I can't wait for part 2!
Jess
I'm a geologist and adventure lover living in the gorgeous state of Montana! Follow along here for great Montana routes, or check out the routes for the #MiningRoadTrip! Feel free to download/print the itineraries, and send me pics when you go on the trips!!