Hiking the Continental Divide Trail you will pass the old mining town of South Pass City. The restoration took over 50 years and is still ongoing. The Carissa Mine is a stunning highlight since it is Wyoming's greatest gold mine. You can visit the open air museum from May through September and take a tour into the Carissa Mine and the English Tunnel. More information: southpasscity.com

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December 30, 2021

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Biking along the Continental Divide Trail you will pass the old mining town of South Pass City. The restoration took over 50 years and is still ongoing. The Carissa Mine is a stunning highlight since it is Wyoming's greatest gold mine. You can visit the open air museum from May through September and take a tour into the Carissa Mine and the English Tunnel. More information: southpasscity.com

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Location: Fremont County, Wyoming, United States

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