Kane Hollow

Kane Hollow is a short and easy dirt trail that climbs up Dyer Mountain, finishing at the old site of the Dyer Mine and its lingering remnants. The Dyer Mine operated in the late 1800s as a copper and silver mine in the Carbonate Mining District within the Ashley National Forest. The mine worked in conjunction with a smelter that was built on the other side of the mountain (located at the end of the Anderson Creek trail) to process the copper ore. The standout of the mine site is the large, rusty Rio Grande car that makes for a great photo opportunity, while the surrounding area is filled with tailing piles and smaller pieces of metal equipment.

Although the road continues past the mining site, further travel is not recommended. It becomes very narrow and dead-ends, making turning around difficult, especially for large vehicles.

Dispersed camping is available at the start of the trail off East Park, which can be popular with trailers due to its ease of access. Alternatively, the Kane Hollow Camping Area loop can be found just south of the trailhead.