Highlight • Historical Site
Kennecott Mill Town
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nps.gov/wrst/learn/historyculture/kennecott-mines-national-historic-landmark.htm
From 1909 until 1938, except when it closed temporarily in 1932, Kennecott mines "produced over 4.6 million tons of ore that contained 1.183 billion pounds of copper mainly from three ore bodies: Bonanza, Jumbo and Mother Lode."
The Kennecott operations reported gross revenues above $200 million and a net profit greater than $100 million.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennecott,_Alaska
March 27, 2022
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41
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16.5km
06:18
1,150m
1,150m
Hike the difficult Bonanza Mine Trail for 10.3 miles (16.5 km) to explore historic mine ruins and panoramic glacier views.
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6.17km
01:38
60m
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Hike the easy 3.8-mile Root Glacier Trail in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park to experience a glacier up close and explore historic Kennecot
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14.8km
04:08
280m
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Hike the 9.2-mile Erie Mine Trail in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park for glacier views, mining history, and challenging ascents.
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