Nature venue
Lost Horse Mine
13 locals recommend,
Location
Lost Horse Mine Spur
CA
Tips from locals
A historic gold and silver mine in the Lost Horse Valley of Joshua Tree National Park. Between 1894 and 1931, it produced 10,000 ounces of gold and 16,000 ounces of silver.
If you are in for a bit go a longer one, check out the Lost Horse Mine trail. Check out our IG @joshuadesertoasis for more pictures.
Well Preserved Gold Mine, Loop Hike around Lost Horse Mountain, Fantastic Scenery in the Middle of Joshua Tree National Park, Natural History DISTANCE 6.7 miles, Or 4 miles out-and-back to the mine. ELEVATION GAIN 1215 ft, Or 450 feet for the 4 mile out-and-back hike. TIME 2.75 hours, More time can easily be spent exploring the mine site and hiking to the top of Lost Horse Mountain. DIFFICULTY Moderate SEASON Spring, Fall, Winter Lost Horse Mine is located along Keys' View Road in Joshua Tree National Park. From Highway 62 at the town of Joshua Tree, turn south on Park Boulevard. Continue straight for 15 miles as the road enters the park. Turn right onto Key's View Road, then continue
Well Preserved Gold Mine, Loop Hike around Lost Horse Mountain, Fantastic Scenery in the Middle of Joshua Tree National Park, Natural History DISTANCE 6.7 miles, Or 4 miles out-and-back to the mine. ELEVATION GAIN 1215 ft, Or 450 feet for the 4 mile out-and-back hike. TIME 2.75 hours, More time c…
Joshua Tree National Park is packed with landmarks that speak to the passage of time. Here, nature seems to carry on despite modern changes, giving visitors a glimpse into the past while keeping one foot firmly planted in the present. Lost Horse Mine is a great example of a place that many visitors check out in the modern park that speaks decidedly to a gold-rush era of the past. Lost Horse Mine sits nestled within Lost Horse Valley and is one of the most iconic silver and gold mines in the area. It functioned between 1894 and 1931 producing upwards of 10,000 ounces of gold and more than 16,000 ounces of silver. While time has taken its toll on the remaining mine structure, today, visitors can access what remains by taking the trail by the same name. It’s an enjoyable 4-mile loop that leads directly to the mine.
Joshua Tree National Park is packed with landmarks that speak to the passage of time. Here, nature seems to carry on despite modern changes, giving visitors a glimpse into the past while keeping one foot firmly planted in the present. Lost Horse Mine is a great example of a place that many visitor…