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Shaun Hunter
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01/01/2021
The trail starts at a parking area and is clearly marked and easy to follow.
Shaun Hunter
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01/01/2021
Life vests are available for those who may head down to the river below the trail.
Shaun Hunter
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01/01/2021
The trail follows an old railroad grade that parallels the Middle Fork of the American River.
Shaun Hunter
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01/01/2021
At about 1.3 miles in, the trail reaches the loading infrastructure and mill ruins for the former mine. There are benches and an outhouse here.
Shaun Hunter
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01/01/2021
Hikers may opt to continue here, heading up a slope to reach the cave entrance or to continue on the park's network of hiking trails.
Shaun Hunter
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01/01/2021
It is possible to walk around some of the mining ruins.
Shaun Hunter
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01/01/2021
In the past, the mine constructed buildings to help carry the limestone to ore to the mill.
Shaun Hunter
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01/01/2021
One of the entrances to Hawver Cave and mine. A blast of cool air hits you when you glance inside.
Shaun Hunter
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01/01/2021
Cement tunneling near the mine entrance.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/01/2021
Looking across the American River canyon from the mill ruins near Hawver Cave.

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