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Mining Roadtrip Part 1- Suggested Route

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Created by Jess - January 11th 2019

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!

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27mi 00h 30m
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"Standing underneath the Orphan Girl Headframe at the World Museum of Mining (Be sure to catch the underground tour!)" Photo Credit: Jess Scanlan

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35mi 00h 43m

Philipsburg, Montana, United States

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Here you can explore history, have a great beer, and pan for sapphires!

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191mi 03h 06m

Wallace, Idaho, United States

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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!)

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3mi 00h 06m
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"Main St Wallace" Photo Credit: Jess Scanlan

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3mi 00h 06m

62-98 Shifters Hill, ID, US

Burke

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The road is well maintained and has some great informative signs along the route!

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13mi 00h 19m
Photo of Sunshine Miners Memorial
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Silver Valley Rd, Wallace, ID, US

Sunshine Miners Memorial

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This is a great memorial of such a sad day in history

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8mi 00h 10m
Photo of Crystal Gold Mine
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51931 Silver Valley Rd., Kellogg, ID, US

Crystal Gold Mine

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via Collister Dr

238mi 04h 40m
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295mi 04h 50m

Virginia City, Nevada, United States

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Be sure to check out The Way it Was Museum, the Mackay Mansion, and the Washoe Club if you want to see some ghosts!

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108mi 01h 59m

Nevada City, California, United States

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5mi 00h 08m
Photo of Empire Mine State Historic Park
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10791 E Empire St, Grass Valley, CA, US

Empire Mine State Historic Park

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A really amazing place to visit! Well maintained and the grounds are gorgeous!

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0mi 00h 01m
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"The inclined shaft at the Empire Mine SHP" Photo Credit: Jess Scanlan

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0mi 00h 02m

933 Allison Ranch Rd, Grass Valley, CA, US

North Star Mining Museum

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23mi 00h 28m
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19mi 00h 28m
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Make sure to bring your gold pan!

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28mi 00h 47m
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"In the museum at the Marshall Gold Discovery Park" Photo Credit: Jess Scanlan

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21mi 00h 45m

15701 Pioneer, Volcano, CA, US

Black Chasm Cavern, National Natural Landmark

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162mi 03h 11m
Photo of Bodie Historic Park
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Bodie Rd., Lee Vining, CA, US

Bodie Historic Park

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via Old Sherwin Grade Rd

172mi 03h 13m
Photo of Rhyolite Ghost Town
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Off Highway 374, Beatty, NV, US

Rhyolite Ghost Town

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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!!