“Mule Tack” Mine Cabin

This was a hard place to get to, mainly due to the long hike in. Knowing that we were in for a rough time, we decided to backpack in. It was a good choice. The mine isn’t much, with only two short adits, but records show it produced 34 tons, which was mostly silver, lead, copper, and gold. The mine was worked on and off after 1926 and ore was packed out over the mountain on mules. What a journey that must have been. Water isn’t easy to come by up here either.

"Mule Tack" Mine Cabin

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Dan on the "trail".

The places we go to check out some obscure mine site...

Dan trekking along.

Up, up and away! This was a little tough going.

"What do you mean the sun is going down? We aren't there yet!"

Can you spot the mine in this picture? I'll give you a hint: It's in the middle.

We spot an old tin cabin! Also, in the foreground is the remains of a mule corral.

The cabin.

Ore samples, bottles and canteen sit outside.

This looks like some sort of tack for mules.

I'm not sure about this. Possibly more mule tack?

Dan greets me at the cabin door.

It ain't the Ritz.

A look at the some of the jars and pots on the shelves.

Some supplies.

The place just needs some TLC.

Part of the stove.

We slept outside though.

Our camp the next morning. The weather was perfect.

Cabin.

Some camp debris scattered around camp.

There are a few tin can dumps around the cabin.

The cabin has a great view.

On the long hike back, we spot a custom made tram bucket.

Dan takes a break at the tram bucket.

What a long hike, but well worth it.

Last Modified on May 4, 2020 by Guy Starbuck