Slaughterhouse Trail
DESCRIPTION:
No bikes. If you skip the Rim Trail at least hike to the Rim Overlook.
| Miles | Elevation Range | Options |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3300’-3400’ |
|
DIRECTIONS:
To Slaughterhouse Trail
Topographic Map: North Bloomfield. Western end of Church Trail.
ACTIVITIES:
Hiking: Dayhikes (Rating: Good)
Difficulty: Easy Time: ½ hour
Historic Sites (Rating: Exceptional)
This is the site of historically the largest and richest hydraulic gold mine in the world. The mine, which consisted of an open pit over a mile long and reportedly 600 feet deep, was closed down in 1884 by a court decision. Today the Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park offers unique hiking and outdoor opportunities unparalleled anywhere else.
Much of the town of North Bloomfield remains and offers a glimpse of the life of the miners in the mid-1800s. The park offers guided walking tours of the reconstructed dwellings and businesses. Nice museum. Hours reduced in winter. Call ahead: phone (530) 265-2740.
