These mines are a bit of a mystery as very little is known about them. The hike visits a roofless stone cabin first, then heads over to the Lucky Turkey Mine with its arrastra, and finally out to a remote cabin at the Blind Mule Claim.
The little bits of information I could dig up are scant. For one, it seems the Lucky Turkey was also known as the Mystery (or Mirtry) Mine. An account mentions a mining claim notice found here as early as November 9th, 1899, signed by W. E. Lee. It is certainly possible the site is that old.
I found another reference that states L. L. Benthell of Indio worked the mine between 1933 and 1936. He produced 32 ounces of placer gold from the alluvium.
Which prospectors tried to make a living out in these parched hills remains a mystery.
