Twin Sisters Lake Mine
Posted by: 
Hikenutty
N 46° 44.307 W 121° 21.974
10T E 624811 N 5177395
A small abandoned mine off of the Twin Sisters Lake Trail near Bumping Lake and the Copper City Trail.
Waymark Code: WM15HG
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 01/22/2007
Views: 62
This is a small abandoned copper mine about 100 yards off of the Twin Sisters Lake Trail near Bumping Lake in the Cascade Mountains. This area was actively mined for copper in the early 1900's and the area is pocked with mines. If you look over the hillside from the mine entrance you will see an old rusty mining sledge. We found this while searching for a geocache nearby.
The trailhead is located at 45.149 W121 21.683. Near the trail head is the Copper City trail which will take you to the Copper City mine and the Deep Creek mine. Be sure to bring bug spray because the biting flies can get pretty bad here.
A NW Forest Pass ($5) is necessary to park here. There is a free campground at the trailhead with picnic tables and fire rings. Carry out your garbage and carry in your own water. If you want more amenities there are several pay campgrounds along Bumping River road as you drive back to the trailhead.
Mine Type: Abandoned Mine
Mineral Collecting: Not Known
Material Mined: Non-Precious Metal
Any Other information:
Mine is full of water so be careful near the entrance. Trail allows pack animals. A Horse camp is located 1/4 mile from the trailhead and free campsite.
Any associated website: Not listed
Operation: Not listed
Surface Features: Not listed
KNOWN DANGERS: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Optional photograph welcomed.