Ophir Ghost Town

Around 1860 gold was discovered near this place later named Ophir after the Ophir Canyon.
Ophir is an abandoned mine, but there are still people live in the small town.
There is a small mining museum.

 

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Name of the Roadside Attraction: Ophir - Ghost Town
Parking:yes, several parking spots
Time required:1 hour
Descripton:Gold Mining Town
Next town:Salt Lake City, UT
Findable:easy - next to the road
Fee area:no fee
Giftshop: yes
Food or drinks: no
Kind of attraction: Ghost Town/ Mining
Best time to vistit: not in winter (snow)
 

   How to find

Address: Ophir, Utah
Directions: From Lehi take Highway 73 West . Turn right on Hwy 73 thean take Ophir Canyon Road
Opening Hours: 24/7
Last visited: September 2018

 

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