Trail Report: Goat Spring / Ford Mine

[Mitch]

I went out today with Dave and Dalene for a short morning trip to help take my mind of yesterday and my fathers passing. We headed north on Hwy 247 to OM6640 and went in search of Goat Spring and a mine that I saw on my Topo program. Cool little canyons and trails and a fun area to explore. There was a small fenced spring and a huge green tree growing right there in the desert. We then headed to an long, old narrow mining trail that climbed 900' up East Ord to an area of surface mining. We picked through the old gold ore and went to an area with some neat rock formations for me to play on. All the upgrades and work is paying off with the YJ. Next we headed to the Ford Mine. There is a long climb up the East side of East Ord Mountain to get to the Ford. This is the coolest tunnel! The tunnel is only 50 feet deep but it is wood lined and has the track for an ore cart still inside. We explored and then headed back to Camp Rock Road and then home. I was going to go on the Cleghorn run, but it's off to Lakewood to take care of my mom tonight. Thanks Dave and Dalene for the diversion of thoughts! Had another great time.

Mitch

Off in search of Goat Spring


Goat Spring


A friend that we saw on the trail


Oh Yea / The YJ can flex!



Following Dave up the old mining road


The view from the surface mine


The Ford Mine




Heading down to Camp Rock Road

[womb raider 940]

cool pics. looks like fun

[flatpoint]

As always, a great time! I'm going to need a small trailer to haul all the rocks back that Dalene thinks are "pretty"......Great climb today, you are DOING!!!

[Max7]

Mitch,
It was good to see you this morning at Mobil before our trail runs. I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am glad that you could get out and enjoy a trail adventure.
Best to you, Max7

[Mitch]

Some videos from today

Heading down the old mining trail


Ford Mine


Dave climbing up to the Ford Mine


Heading down to Camp Rock Road

[dirtman13]

Great report and pics Mitch. Jeeps almost done and would love to join you guys again.

[flatpoint]

Is "Rage" making you bolder Mitch? Is Jonny Cash only used for crawling? Maybe I should put down my ABBA...................

[Mitch]

Chuck,

I get my new BIG BOY tie rod/drag link and a Ninth D35 Rear Diff slider/skid installed this weekend. I'll be ready when you are.

Dave,

A little "Rage Against The Machine" always adds to the adventure, but MAX gave me the Johnny Cash cd after playing on his crawler trail, so yes that does inspire me. And yes Dave, ABBA is totally GAY!

Mitch - Having fun while learning!