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The Skin Diver mine is located in Dry Canyon, just north of Ophir, UT. The mine's modern name was derived from its tight squeeze to enter through the gate. Its actual name is | The Skin Diver (Silver Reef) mine is located in Dry Canyon, just north of Ophir, UT. The mine's modern name was derived from its tight squeeze to enter through the gate. Its actual name is the Silver Reef Mine. | ||
The mine is | The mine is very stable and offers a good 1/2 - 1 hour worth of exploring. It's safety concerns are minimal. There is a steep incline inside that may connect to a lower level or to the mine lower on the mountain. | ||
==Requirements== | |||
High Clearance Vehicle | |||
Mine Exploration Gear | |||
Vertical Gear for the incline | |||
==Location== | |||
40.368455 -112.290144 | |||
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40.368455, -112.290144 | (M)40.368455, -112.290144 | ||
SkinDiver Mine | SkinDiver Mine | ||
40.36624, -112.26481, Ophir, UT | (T)40.36624, -112.26481, Ophir, UT | ||
Ophir, UT | Ophir, UT | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:31, 25 June 2010
The Skin Diver (Silver Reef) mine is located in Dry Canyon, just north of Ophir, UT. The mine's modern name was derived from its tight squeeze to enter through the gate. Its actual name is the Silver Reef Mine.
The mine is very stable and offers a good 1/2 - 1 hour worth of exploring. It's safety concerns are minimal. There is a steep incline inside that may connect to a lower level or to the mine lower on the mountain.
Requirements
High Clearance Vehicle
Mine Exploration Gear
Vertical Gear for the incline
Location
40.368455 -112.290144
Please view our Mine Safety article before exploring abandoned mines.
