One of Joshua Tree National Park’s most successful historic gold mines (operated roughly 1893–1936; reported production over 9,000 ounces of gold). A maintained NPS trail from a signed trailhead off Keys View Road leads ~2 miles one-way to the fenced mill and mine complex, with an optional longer loop around Lost Horse Mountain. The standing stamp-mill machinery and desert mountain setting make it a premier field history hike inside the park.
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| Region | Riverside County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.9507, -116.1598 |
| Park | Joshua Tree National Park (NPS) |
| Era | 1893–1936 gold mine |
| Hike | ~4 mi RT out-and-back (~550 ft gain); longer loop option |
| Note | Stay outside the fenced mill/mine area |
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