Adelmann Mine

 Adelmann Mine trail, East of Boise, Idaho

Just a short drive outside of Boise is the Adelmann mine.  The Mine's history is murky, with the date built unclear.  It stopped operations around 1903 and reportedly mined for gold, silver, lead, pyrite, and quartz.  Nearby, the main mine shaft has been dynamited shut.  The rails for hand-carts, leading from the shaft to the mill were still there.

Drive East of Boise, along Highway 21.  Just past Lucky Peak Dam, crest Hilltop Cafe, and another half-mile down the hill is a State Highway Maintenance facility.  Park on the outside of the gates and walk through the yard.  The trail is not well marked but is easy to follow. 

The hike is 2.5 miles (but feels like 5) with a moderately steep climb, 1300 feet elevation gain.  We carried a liter of water and a light lunch.

These photos are handheld snapshots taken November, 2019 and it was late in the day by the time we were done.  Because of the hills, sunset was about 3:00pm.  Nikon D5100, APC.

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Looking down the valley

Keywords:  Adelman mine, Alderman mine (sic)