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August 10, 2003 - Mineral City/Silver Creek
Elevation Gain: 650 ft
Time (RT): ~3.5 hours
Distance (RT): ~6 miles
Difficulty: Easy
  • Mineral City @ Seattle P-I

    Related Book:
    Hidden Hikes in Western Washington

    • Drive U.S. Highway 2 to Index, drive past Index 8.5 miles on Index/Galena Rd and turn left to cross the river on a bridge. Make the first right at 0.2 miles and "drive until you can't drive any further". The hike starts here.
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    Huge landslide allows you to create your own trail!
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    Looking back on the Silver Creek trail
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    Damp moss on a rock along the trail
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    Waterfall along Silver Creek
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    One of the many old mines along the trail
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    Identify the hiker and win a prize!
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    Another mine along the trail
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    Cascading waterfalls
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    Thanks for the tip, nature!
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    Ann's apparently thrilled with her lunch spot
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    Along Silver Creek
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    Looking down into an inviting pool
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    All photos Copyright © Chris Duval