📜 Historic mining boomtown, named after W.H. Hamilton.
🔍 Population reached 20,000 in 1869, now a ghost town.

Why Go

🚶 Explore ruins of abandoned 19th-century buildings
🏞️ Enjoy scenic drive with ragged mountains and sprawling fields
🕰️ Walk back into memories of the Old West
⛏️ Retrace steps of intrepid silver miners
🍻 Imagine life in over 100 saloons

Why Avoid

⚠️ Can be a muddy mess during wet seasons

Tips

☀️ Best to visit in summer or fall.