Kirwin
Earhart's Retreat
State: Wyoming
County: Park County
Founded: 1904
Abandoned: 1907
Peak Population: 200
Kirwin was a gold mining town abandoned after a deadly 1907 avalanche. Amelia Earhart planned to build a summer cabin here in the 1930s. Buildings remain in the remote Absaroka wilderness. 4WD required.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Difficult (4WD)
Time Needed: Full day
Quick Facts
- Amelia Earhart's retreat
- 1907 avalanche
- Remote wilderness
Location
Address: Kirwin, WY (Shoshone NF)
Coordinates: 43.95, -109.5167