Joshua Tree National Park: Lost Horse Mine

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Author:	JenandBrett
Date:	20 May 2006 2:45:45 PM
Activity:	Not Specified
State:	California (CA)
Distance:	2.05 mi (Change units)
Survey Elevation:	Total Gain: 605 ft Total Loss: 198 ft Net Change: 407 ft
Difficulty:	5 / 10
Tags:	Hiking, California, Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms
Rating:	Unrated Rate it

Explore a desert moonscape of otherworldly cacti on this 4.2-mile hike to an abandoned gold prospect. Take plenty of water and sunscreen. TO TRAILHEAD: I-10 E to CA 62; R @ Park Blvd. R @ Keys View Blvd., L @ sign to Lost Horse. Drive 1.1 mi. on dirt road to trailhead; park at toilets.

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LHM01

Distance: 2.05 mi	Points: 165	Calories: none
Total Time: none	Speed: 0.0 mph	Pace: 0:00 / mi
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Joshua Tree National Park: Lost Horse Mine

Points of Interest

LHM001

Location: 33.950871, -116.159897
Start @ SE end of road. L @ first Y. Hike into sparse piñon scrub and ancient alluvial fans

LHM002

Location: 33.950901, -116.152603
Views of exposed granite monoliths. Look for stark, metamorphic rock patterns in a terrain of playas & desert varnish

LHM003

Location: 33.948761, -116.149399
Bighorn sheep refuge nearby; Little Bernardino Mtns. to W

LHM004

Location: 33.945621, -116.145401
Views of Pleasant Valley through rugged canyons. Warning: 6 species of rattlers live among Calif. junipers

LHM005

Location: 33.942200, -116.140503
Enjoy superb views of Malapai Hill in the only shade on the whole hike

LHM006

Location: 33.940941, -116.137703
Turn R @ Y to loop around mine, or scramble straight over boulders

LHM007

Location: 33.940620, -116.137604
L @ Y, head N around mine; take in undulating land to S, note junction of Colorado and Sonoran Deserts, with spiky ocotillo plants and jumping cholla cactus

LHM008

Location: 33.941811, -116.137299
Crest of abandoned Lost Horse (5,278 ft.), site of 10-stamp mill. Many uncovered mineshafts; watch footing

LHM009

Location: 33.941181, -116.136902
R @ Y; spur trail to L. Optional 2-mi., out-and- back SE traverse of Lost Horse Mtn. for panoramic views of Pleasant Valley and Hexie Mtns.