Gilmore

End of the Line

State: Idaho County: Lemhi County Founded: 1880 Abandoned: 1929 Peak Population: 600

Gilmore was a lead and silver mining town at the end of the Gilmore & Pittsburgh Railroad. When the ore ran out, the railroad closed and the town died. Foundations and a few cabins remain.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Summer-Fall

Difficulty: Moderate

Time Needed: 1 hour

Quick Facts

  • G&P Railroad terminus
  • Lead and silver
  • Foundations remain

Location

Address: Gilmore, ID

Coordinates: 44.6333, -113.3167