Middle Fork Canyon

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Middle Fork Canyon is a trip back in time to the mining days of the late 1800s. This short trail boasts four different known gold, silver, and copper mines abandoned 140 years ago. Several dilapidated, roofless log cabins from that era still exist for you to explore while taking this easy 4x4 trail...Read More
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Highlights of Middle Fork Canyon

Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Ghost Town Category IconGhost Town
Mine Category IconMine
Highest Elevation
9494 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
307A
Nearest Town
Centennial
Nearest Services
Laramie
Management Agency
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
District
Laramie Ranger District

Overview

Middle Fork Canyon is a trip back in time to the mining days of the late 1800s. This short trail boasts four different known gold, silver, and copper mines abandoned 140 years ago. Several dilapidated, roofless log cabins from that era still exist for you to explore while taking this easy 4x4 trail. Today, excellent camping along the canyon road with the sounds of the rippling waters from the small river can be a cornerstone to a peaceful weekend.

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5 Waypoints
17 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
6 Community Reviews
1 Video
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