Entry No. 39 — the Salt Lake City file — filed under: ruins

Wasatch Mine

Located along the Mineral Fork Trail in Big Cottonwood Canyon, the Wasatch Mine is a historic late 19th-century gold and silver mine that operated until the 1940s. Today, hikers can find the gated mine adit, wooden structural ruins, and a rust-colored stream trickling from the entrance. The site offers a glimpse into the canyon's rich mining era, set against a dramatic mountain backdrop.

The move: Hike the scenic Mineral Fork Trail together to locate the gated mine entrance, taking photos of the historic wooden ruins and enjoying the panoramic mountain views.

📍 Before you go The mine is located on public land within the Uintah-Wasatch-Cache National Forest and is accessible via the Mineral Fork Trail, but the mine entrance itself is securely gated for safety.

📍 Salt Lake City
💸 Free
⚡ Low-key
🌗 Outdoors

Where: 23253000010000, Salt Lake City, UT 84121, USA

Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current access before you go.

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Further reading: roadtripryan.com · utah.com

last checked: 2026-07-20