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City / State:
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Atlantic City, WY
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Event Name:
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Old Wyoming Gold Mines
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Event Type:
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Seasonal Walk
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Event ID:
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85439 2010/Y0861
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Distance - Trail Ratings:
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20K - 3
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Description:
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Alt. 7,657 to 8,239 ft. **Call first to ensure Barbara or Bob will be at the inn when you arrive to register. Trail is on county & BLM maintained gravel roads through a combination of woods and high plains. Trail begins through the 2-block-long city, past the 1/2 mile-long hump of gold mine tailings. Keep an eye out for pronghorn antelope, mule deer, moose and domestic cattle. On a loop road, the trail heads toward the area where, in the 1870s, troops from Fort Stambaugh protected miners and pioneers. At the small 1875-era Miners Delight cemetery, follow a short trail to the 1868 Miners Delight mine, and poke around its abandoned log cabins and myriad mining accouterments. There, the quiet forest and beaver pond is a pristine place to rest or eat your bag lunch or snacks. The trail continues past the Gold Dollar and Caribou gold mines. Carry water, and use sunscreen. Dogs should be leashed. Walk during daylight hours only. On the route, bag lunches and snacks are available at Miner's Grubstake (closed Mondays) or Atlantic City Mercantile (closed Tuesdays). Restroom at start/finish.
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Amenities:
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Strollers: None | Wheelchairs: None | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes
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Special Classifications:
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Cemetery Stroll, Veteran Memorials
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Start Times:
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Location:
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Miner's Delight Inn Bed & Breakfast.
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Start Point / Driving Directions:
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290 Atlantic City Rd., Atlantic City WY. Contact for more information: Toll Free 888-292-0248. Web Site: www.minersdelightinn.com. From Lander head south on Hwy 287, then west on Hwy 28. At mile marker 49 turn left. Follow the signs to Atlantic City. The inn is on the south end of town, across from the fire hall. From Rock Springs head north on Hwy 191 to Farson, then east on Hwy 28. At mile marker 49, turn right. Follow the signs to Atlantic City. The inn is on the south end of town across from the fire hall. Area & Atlantic City maps are available on the Web site.
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Awards & Fees:
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IVV Credit Only
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Comments:
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Host Club:
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Cheyenne High Plains Wanderers
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Contact:
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Barbara & Bob Townsend (307) 332-0248
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Website:
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www.minersdelightinn.com
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E-Mail Contact:
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bandb@minersdelightinn.com
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