Exploring the coal mining ghost town of Melmont, Washington
Exploring the coal mining ghost town of Melmont, Washington 🏞️ Join us on an exciting outdoor adventure as we explore the abandoned ghost town of Melmont, nestled in the stunning Carbon River Valley near Mount Rainier, Washington. In this video, we hike along the old Northern Pacific Railroad tracks, uncovering the fascinating coal mining history of this once-thriving industrial town. As we trek through the lush wilderness, we’ll explore the ruins of the Melmont Mine and the remnants of the coal mining town that served as a key part of the region’s history. From the abandoned buildings to the remnants of railroad tracks, the journey offers a glimpse into the past, revealing the challenges and stories of the coal miners who once worked here. This video is perfect for history lovers, train enthusiasts, and hikers who are passionate about exploring off-the-beaten-path locations and discovering hidden historical gems. If you're fascinated by industrial history and love nature hikes, this adventure is for you! Come along with us as we delve deep into this forgotten corner of history and nature. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more hiking and historical adventures! 0:00 Intro Carbon River Coal History 1:29 Melmont Intro 1:48 Where we are 2:02 Start of hike on rail grade 2:33 Entering Blacksmith Loop 10:02 Foundation Valley 13:23 Description of mine operations 14:37 Townsite in view 14:54 Possible superintendents house location 15:33 Detail review of mine operations maps/pics 18:14 Entering downtown Melmont 21:54 Down by the river 22:17 Quiz Q&A 22:38 Closing & Credits See our continuing exploration of Fairfax on Youtube    • Exploring the coal mining ghost town of Fa...  History References Nancy Hall - Carbon Hill Coal History The Coal Fields of Pierce County - Joseph Daniels Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com License code: 3FGHZUOEZAOJ8E96 Our other Youtube ‪@Every_Day_Adventure‬ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... #Melmont #CoalMiningGhostTown #OutdoorAdventure #Hiking #HistoryLovers #TrainLovers #NatureLovers #IndustrialHistory #GhostTownExploration #WashingtonState #NorthernPacificRailroad #CarbonRiverValley
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