kennecott copper mine
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kennecott copper mine印象
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Loved the views and information around the area. Glad they are restoring the buildings for people to tour and be a part of history. Don't settle for just walking through the main strip either, there are multiple buildings you can go inside and you can hike up above the mine and look down on it, Super pretty area.
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The interesting tour costs $25 and lasts a couple of hours. We walked up the hill into which the mill is built and then down the stories through the remains of the building wearing hard hats. It is surprising that it is safe to be inside! There is also free access to some other buildings and an excellent 10 minute video in the Information Centre.
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Yes, it is a long drive to get here, but the beauty of the drive is worth the trip. Be ready to change a tire ( I got to) road is on a railroad bed and flat tires are common and there is no cell service. The town is nice. They are still restoring some if the buildings, but the power plant is impressive as are other areas. The national park service has a visitor center and does several programs here and starting here.I think some of the best is outside of the town perhaps on a hike to the glacier.You will have to take a van from the river to Kennecott l think it was around 10 per person round trip. It runs on a regular schedule picking up on opposite side of foot bridge.
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This is a most informative two hour tour and well worth doing in Kennecott. It is the only way to get inside the tallest wooden structure in America. Our guide, Joe, was very knowledgable and was able to answer everybody's questions about the history of the copper mine and the workings of the mill.
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This was an interesting spot to wander through. There were no crowds, and we had a leisurely stroll through the mine area. It is exciting to see how they are preserving and restoring the buildings that were part of the mine. Some are open to walk through. We also did a hike from there to the Root Glacier, which we were able to walk onto. After that we returned to Kennicott and dined at the Kennicott Glacier Lodge's restaurant. That was excellent, and we dined on the outdoor balcony area. I can't find a place to review either of those individually, so i wanted to mention them as good choices when in the area.
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Do the tour. You'll learn so much and appreciate what this place was and what happened to it. Very impressive outside, filled with history inside. Tour guide (Annie ?) was great and knew her stuff. We started from the top and worked our way down to the bottom. Every level something different to learn and see. $25 well spent.(We stayed in McCarthy and rented bikes to get to the mine. It's uphill all the way. But coming back, no pedalling. Woo Hoo.)
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My husband and I took the Mill Tour led by St. Elias Alpine Guides with our 3 children ages 10, 12 & 15. This tour is a great foundation for a visit to the area and I do not think your visit would be complete without it. On the tour you will learn the history of the mines, mill and area. You will get an idea of what it was like to live and work there. There are many places you can wonder through on your own but there are little if any plaques or informational signs posted so to really learn anything it is neccessary to participate in one of the organized tours. There are also places you can not get into without being on a tour. The tour path does require that you go down numerous extremely steep and narrow staircases with very narrow treads. I would not recommend it for anyone with mobility issues. Much of the Mill building has not been renovated and is basically "as is" after so many years have passed. The park service is currently hard at work renovating many of the buildings in the Mill complex. A few smaller ones have been completed. The mill tour appeals more to adults than children but since the tour is not extremely expensive it is still a nice thing to do as a family and I am sure each child remembers some of what they learn or they may just enjoy climbing around in an old building and looking at all the machinery. History buffs or those interested in rocks or mining will definitely love it.
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When we arrived at Kennicott I was asking myself why did we make this trek. Once there I knew why. The copper mine closed in 1938 and the town was just abandoned. It borders Kennicott Glacier which is a sight in itself. We learned about the people and the tour of the mill is amazing. You have to climb up the mountain upon which the mill is built, enter on the 14th floor and take the steps down each floor. They are tricky and differing in size of steps and some are steep and narrow. A couple were even not well lit. If you are up to it, do it. It is a building frozen in time, as is the entire town.
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If you've made it all the way out to McCarthy then you need to do this tour. It looks like it's going to collapse at any moment when viewed from the outside but the tour enables one to visit areas which are closed off to the general public. It's a revelation once you get inside the actual structure itself with all the major machinery still intact. You get to walk through history itself, fascinating.
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Walking inside the old processing building is an experience that you should not miss. The experienced guides are very knowledgable and will let you know some of the stories and history of this "ghost mine." The old equipment is still intact, and the views of the town from the highest level are incredible. Do not forget your camera.