📜 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.