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Review:
The Bear Creek Basin is home to a number of truly stunning hiking trails, many of which lead past or directly to historical buildings and mines. Hikers can choose the length of their trail , from the 4.5-mile round trip to Grizzly Bear Mine or the more strenuous 8-mile round trip on the Yellow Jacket Mine Trail. Both trails will lead hikers to old metal and wooden structures that were once used in the heyday of the gold mining industry in the region, with old carts, wheels, and other various tools left abandoned in the wilderness. The history of the mines, combined with the beauty of the mountain environment, make for a stunning hike.
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