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The trail starts at a parking area and is clearly marked and easy to follow.

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Life vests are available for those who may head down to the river below the trail.

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The trail follows an old railroad grade that parallels the Middle Fork of the American River.

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At about 1.3 miles in, the trail reaches the loading infrastructure and mill ruins for the former mine. There are benches and an outhouse here.

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Hikers may opt to continue here, heading up a slope to reach the cave entrance or to continue on the park's network of hiking trails.

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It is possible to walk around some of the mining ruins.

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In the past, the mine constructed buildings to help carry the limestone to ore to the mill.

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One of the entrances to Hawver Cave and mine. A blast of cool air hits you when you glance inside.

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Cement tunneling near the mine entrance.

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Looking across the American River canyon from the mill ruins near Hawver Cave.

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