*DO NOT USE THESE MAPS AS YOUR “OFFICIAL” TRAVEL MAP use AVENZA MAP
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*with street tires
Close to Hill City. Ride into the old Hill City mining district. See a restored mine and numerous other evidence of mining history. The railroad went through here. Watch for evidence of Railroad history.
There are a number of historic gold mines in this area. Most require hiking. However, evidence of the mines are present at the site, making for great picture taking and visual enjoyment.
The Civilian Conservation Corp was active in this area. An old 1935 CCC truck can be viewed. Other markers are available to read and buildings to visit.
Gold mines in the area include; Empire Mine, Gold Mountain Mine, Golden Slipper Mine, Tigerville Glory Holes and Joe Dollar Mine.
If you are willing to hike a distance, railroad evidence like Tunnel A or Tunnel B can be seen.
Peaks in the are include Samelias Peak and Mount Warner.
Watch for water features like Newton Lake, Marshall Gulch Pond, Gordon Gulch Pond, Gordon Gulch Creek, and Burnt Fork Lake.
Places to Visit:
1935 GMC TRUCK
HORSE CREEK MULTIPLE WATER CROSSINGS
MARSHALL GULCH MULTIPLE WATER CROSSINGS
DAKOTA POINT NATIONAL FOREST PICNIC AREA
LAKE SHORE NATIONAL FOREST PICNIC AREA
MOUNTAIN CITY NATIONAL FOREST PICNIC AREA
SHERIDAN LAKE NORTH NATIONAL FOREST PICNIC AREA
SHERIDAN SOUTH NATIONAL FOREST PICNIC AREA
DITCH CREEK NATIONAL FOREST CAMPGROUND
OREVILLE NATIONAL FOREST CAMPGROUND
SHERIDAN NORTH COVE NATIONAL FOREST CAMPGROUND
SHERIDAN LAKE SOUTH NATIONAL FOREST CAMPGROUND
PARKING:
Decimal Degrees: 43.9649,-103.6103
Trailhead:
Connecting Drives: