Among these were the Jennie Lind, the Hidden Treasure, the Mountain Gate, the Dardanelles, the Jamison, the Paragon, the Sunny South, and the North Star. The Forest Hill Divide Museum features exhibits on mining and on many other aspects of the history of the Foresthill and Iowa Hill Divides. Click here to visit a Web site on the Forest Hill Divide Museum maintained by Foresthill resident and museum volunteer Mike Moffet. We are open between May and October on Wednesdays and weekends from noon - 4 p.m. We are also available at other times by advanced appointment.
Admission is free, and docents tours are available upon request.
When visiting Foresthill, take time to tour the historic Main Street. On your way to Foresthill, look for the grave of Old Joe, the stagecoach horse, for the Monte Verde Inn, and for the remains of Butcher Ranch and Grizzly Bear House. All rights reserved. Photos and text remain the property of their respective owners.