GPS Only
These trips have GPS waypoints (but not detailed directions). GPS waypoints are limited to paid subscribers. GPS coordinates are in Degrees unless otherwise stated. WGS84 Datum.
Be sure to scroll down to load all of the posts.
243 posts
Oro Copia Mine
The Oro Copia (also known as the Dos Palmas) is an old mine in the heart of the Orocopia Mountains. It was discovered in 1892 by Edward Fish, his son G. B. Fish, and C. O. Barker (of Joshua Tree Dam fame). The ore body was reported to be quite
Curtis Canyon Cabin
In February of 2014, I visited the fairly remote Frank Curtis Cabin. I found Boxcar and Ed were already there and busy cleaning and restoring the cabin to a habitable condition. Follow Backcountry Cabin Etiquette when visiting.
Gladstone Mines
I had the chance to get out on a cold winter day in 2008, so I decided to hunt down some mines I had wanted to check out for some time.
Nevada Scheelite Mine
Bristol Silver Mine Camp
This was a huge mine camp with a long history of operation that we were able to get a private tour of in 2003. At the time, the camp was guarded full-time by caretakers. They showed us around and gave a great tour, even allowing us to go underground
Bristol Silver Tramway
Part of the Bristol Silver Mine, the tramway hauled ore over the mountain from the mine to the railhead. Only a few tramways still stand, and this double-rope one is quite impressive.