Telegraph City
I had wanted to check out this area for a while, and one day, we were able to meet up with a few exploring buddies and go out there.
No Directions
These trips have no directions or GPS waypoints. Some are misnamed on purpose. Typically, someone has asked me not to share the location or real name.
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Mule Tack Mine Cabin
We knew this was going to be a challenging place to reach, mainly due to the long hike and canyon crossing. Knowing that we were in for it, we decided to backpack in. It was a good choice.
Panamint Wickiup #2
This site had been in the back of my mind for years and years, but it wasn’t until recently that we finally decided to track it down. What a quiet and neat place. It took a couple of trips and a few hours of hiking, but we finally found
Millspaugh
Millspaugh was a small family mining camp settled in the late 1890s. According to the writings of Elizabeth Mecham, the first mill burned in 1902 but was immediately rebuilt with metal siding. Most of the buildings were hauled off in 1914.
Cole’s Flat Arrastra
This arrastra is located deep within the China Lake Naval Weapon Center. We had permission to be on the base.
Zigzag Canyon Petroglyphs
We have made several trips to this fantastic slot canyon full of petroglyphs out in Death Valley. It is a challenge to get in to see them. There are a couple of slick dry falls that need to be scaled. You will need someone with climbing ability and rope to
El Conejo Narrows Petroglyphs
These petroglyphs are deep inside China Lake Naval Weapon Center; we had special permission to check them out. Do not attempt to go there without permission.