Alison and Traci at the Slavin Gulch Trailhead.
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Alison and Ryan on the Slavin Gulch Trail.
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Alison on the Slavin Gulch Trail.
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Overlooking the Lower Section of the Slavin Gulch Trail.
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http://www.gvrhc.org/Library/SlavinGulch.pdf has some great information on Slavin Gulch and the Abril Mine including a picture identifying this as the control building for the mine - beautiful spot.
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My small point-and-shoot was no match for the bright sun and this picture only hints at the complex and amazing color that the rocks have in this area, beautiful!
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http://www.gvrhc.org/Library/SlavinGulch.pdf indicates that the Abril mine was worked from 1914 to 1952.
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Note the old ore chute from the Abril mine, here and from a distance on the hike it looks a bit like a water stain (which would have been welcome on this rather warm day!).
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Stopping point for the day at the Slavin Gulch Trailhead.
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