Saturday, October 13, 2012

Golden Tunnel Mine Update

View of Golden Tunnel Mine From Below - Photo Courtesy Aaron G.
10/10/2012 Update - Many thanks to Aaron G. who sent me the photos of the Golden Tunnel Mine from his recent visit.
Golden Tunnel Mine Location from Overlook - Photo Courtesy Aaron G.

"There weren't too many more artifacts laying around, just a flattened ore bucket outside the mine (cave) entrance. I've had location information for approximately 2 years, and tried 2 unsuccessful attempts last year, and made it on my 2nd attempt this year (4th total). The 1st attempt this year was foiled by thick fog that ended with us spending the night on a cliff a few thousand feet below the mine. The site is very interesting, and we were very excited to finally make it, but the "hike" (or more appropriately climb/scramble) is a bear. We ended up completing the trip in 10 3/4 hours (8 hours of hiking)." Aaron G.


Closer View of Golden Tunnel Mine - Photo Courtesy Aaron G.

View From Mouth of Tunnel - Photo Courtesy Aaron G.
Old Stove - Photo Courtesy Aaron G.

Tram Wheel - Photo Courtesy Aaron G.