Birch Creek Charcoal Kilns
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Century-old beehive-shaped clay charcoal kilns near Leadore, Idaho, built in 1886 to produce charcoal for nearby mines, now a public interpretive site.

πŸ“œ Historic beehive-shaped charcoal kilns, built in 1886. πŸ” Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Located in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, restored in 2000.

Why Go

⛏️ Explore unique industrial history and century-old kilns used for mining
🚢 Walkways and interpretive signage available
🏞️ Appreciate the historical landscape and enormous historical mining effort
πŸš— Great rest stop along Idaho State Highway 28

Why Avoid

❄️ Road not maintained well in winter

Tips

β˜€οΈ Best visited in spring, summer, or fall.
πŸ—ΊοΈ Turnoff is well signed from Highway 28.

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