Deadwood Mine Camp
The Deadwood Mine, located in the Deadwood mining district of Valley County, Idaho, was a significant lead-zinc producer in the early 20th century. We made a brief stop here in 2020 on our way to some other mine camps in the area.
March 2024 News
I've been mostly poking around southern Death Valley over the last two months. It's been really nice out there. I'm also still trying to wrap up my Joshua Tree trips.
Photos from a recent trip and future post:
New Trips
New trips since January.
Rhodes Spring Cabin
In 1886, Albert G. Rhodes and his partner discovered a promising silver deposit in the hills behind the spring that would come to bear his name. They extracted and transported 1,200 pounds of ore, worth approximately $800, before meeting a tragic fate on a return trip to the mine.
Lost Horse Mine
If you are a fan of mining history and scenic desert hikes (and I think you probably are since you are reading this), you should stop by the Lost Horse Mine.
The Lost Horse Mine is well-known, but its history remains obscure to most. Few people hike the entire loop
Lucky Boy Vista
This short trail heads out to the site of the Elton Mine (originally called the Lucky Boy and the Elltun) and the fantastic Lucky Boy Vista. The trail follows the old mine road out to the mine and then returns via a wash.
History
January 2024 News
New year, new updates. I had planned to post this update at the end of March, keeping with my goal of quarterly updates, but I've been working on the site.
Site updates
Trip Maps
I've updated all of the existing maps on trip reports that have