Most of the buildings were sold for their lumber and stone. The only original buildings still standing are the Wells Fargo Office and a small jail. Several more have been reconstructed. The ruins of a few remain but new houses have been built just outside the park boundary.
A nice little museum is housed in the Wells Fargo Office. The Cassidy Powder House has been reconstructed and has a diorama of Silver Reef, models of the mining structures, and an audio narrative of the town’s history. A trail makes a 1/2 mile loop past the ruins. Pick up a trail guide in the museum. This is not a very accessible site. The sidewalk to the museum entrance does not meet flush with the ground making a short step up. The first section of the museum and gift shop is accessible. The second section is accessed by a high step. The path is surfaced with loose stone which is difficult to push through even with assistance. The Cassidy Powder House is accessible.
The parking lot is large enough for RVs. Museum 37.2526, -113.36707
Always enjoy visiting ghost towns! Wouldn't it be fun if we could hit this one? Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteWe love going to them too. Doesn't matter if they're just one building or a whole town!
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