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2000 Hal's Hikes Through History.

Historical society members enjoyed three hikes this summer, all led by Research Historian Hal Compton. Below are pictures from each of the three hikes: the Silver King Mine in July, the California Comstock Mill in Thaynes Canyon in August and along the crescent tramway grade to the Silver King Consolidated Mine in September.

July 15, 2000: Silver King Mine

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Beginning the hike at the Sweeney Switchbacks North Trailhead.

 

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Aspen trees behind the Silver King mine.

 

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These plaques show the Silver King Mine area (near the Bonanza ski lift terminal) as it was in its heyday.

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The group stops for lunch at the Mine.

September 9, 2000: Crescent Tramway

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Hal Compton and group hiking on the Crescent Tramway grade. Hal shows photographs of the historic sites depicting each area as it used to be.
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The group enjoys a beautiful view from the tramway grade.
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Shack hidden by Aspen trees at the old King Con mine site.
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Hikers take a close-up look at the King Con ore bin.
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King Con mine site plaque.
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The ore bin dwarfs hikers getting a close-up look.



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