6/15/20: Independence Mine State Historical Park is now managed by Salmon Berry Travel & Tours

Gold Mint Trailhead is located in the Hatcher Pass Independence Mine State Historical Park, learn what is was like to live and work in one of Alaska's largest gold mining camps. Pan for gold. It is allowed in the park with a pan and shovel only. Visit the assay office to view displays explaining assaying, retorting and other mining techniques.

Park pedestrian visitors can access Independence Mine after hours from the Independence Bowl parking area. The visitors center is open daily from June 18-Sept 30. There is a gate to the upper lot. This gate is open from 9am-7pm daily to allow for vehicle traffic. Outside gate hours, guests are encouraged to park at the lower lot and walk up to explore the park. 

Address:
Mile 17.3 Hatchers Pass Road

Driving Directions:
Glenn Highway Milepost 49.5, north on Palmer-Fishhook Road to Hatcher Pass (also called Hatcher Pass Road in the Hatcher Pass Management Area) 13.7 miles on the right; or George Parks Highway Milepost 36.1, north on Trunk Road to Palmer-Fishhook Road, turn left (north) to Hatcher Pass (also called Hatcher Pass Road in the Hatcher Pass Management Area) 13.7 miles on the right.