Oyler Mine
Around the turn of the 20th century, deposits of uranium were discovered here in the bottom layer of the Chinle Formation rock.
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Oyler Mine Details
Around the turn of the 20th century, deposits of uranium were discovered here in the bottom layer of the Chinle Formation rock. The Oyler Mine produced uranium for medicinal use beginning in 1901, and later for atomic energy, but the yield was relatively small. You can see two old entrances to the mine, but they are barred over and closed by the National Park Service, probably for very good reason: a cave-in or radiation poisoning could definitely ruin your whole vacation.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Oyler Mine
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Grand Wash Road
The Grand Wash spur road begins at 3.5 miles along the park's main road, Scenic Drive.
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Cassidy Arch
Cassidy Arch is named after the legendary outlaw Butch Cassidy (of Sundance Kid fame), who was reputed to have had a hideout nearby.
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Cassidy Arch Trail
The 1.7-mile one-way Cassidy Arch Trail shares a trailhead with Grand Wash Trail, and offers a view of the eponymous Cassidy Arch, named for legendary outlaw Butch Cassidy.
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Miners Mountain
To your left is a great example of what differential erosion -- the tendency of different types of rock to erode at different rates -- can do over time to a face of solid rock.
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Grand Wash Trailhead (Scenic Drive)
The Grand Wash Trailhead, which has parking and restrooms off Scenic Drive, is one of two trailheads for this relatively flat and easy trail.
