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Outstanding, haunting history
An easy trail that leads through the former mining town of Lower Bankhead. Outstanding descriptive signs along the way tell about the mining, town and the people. Machinery, buildings, slag heaps, p...
The views were stunning and seeing the original architecture was simply unreal. The church steps were hard to find, as they are on a path near the parking lot, but overall an amazing time.
We found this quite by accident but found it very interesting to see the foundations of the coal mine workings that were supported by this town for just Twenty years. It is very peaceful now but I c...
Bankhead itself was lovely - lots of information about the old town. However, the mosquitos get 1 star. No matter how tough you think you are, use bug spray! Due to the lower, swampy elevation, th...
Outstanding, haunting history
An easy trail that leads through the former mining town of Lower Bankhead. Outstanding descriptive signs along the way tell about the mining, town and the people. Machinery, buildings, slag heaps, p...
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This was an informative hike. But not a lot to see when we went as it was a cloudy day. The hike was easy.
Banff Ghost Town
The views were stunning and seeing the original architecture was simply unreal. The church steps were hard to find, as they are on a path near the parking lot, but overall an amazing time.
Interesting view a the past
We found this quite by accident but found it very interesting to see the foundations of the coal mine workings that were supported by this town for just Twenty years. It is very peaceful now but I c...
Mosquitos live in the old ghost town
Bankhead itself was lovely - lots of information about the old town. However, the mosquitos get 1 star. No matter how tough you think you are, use bug spray! Due to the lower, swampy elevation, th...