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I picked up Dennison this morning to do some more exploring in Fairview Valley which is in the northern section of Apple Valley. Both Roger and I have done runs thru this unique and interesting area before. There are so many side trails and points of interest in this long valley that I continue to find new things each visit. We found several mining prospects, old home foundations, narrow sand wash trails, many things to ponder. After the tough, tear it up trails lately, this was a nice easy excursion.
The concrete dinosaur's of Apple Valley
Quail Spring
Amaral Spring this spot had a good 50 chuckar that took off while I explored on foot. We actual saw a group of chuckar take to air and a lone hawk in waiting pursued and singled out a meal as we watched. Rather cool.
Far south/east end of Fairview Valley over looking "The Cove" in Lucerne. A beautiful spot.
This was an interesting loading ramp set up where the trucks would drive in the slot below and were loaded with ore from above. We found a couple of areas that material had been removed for assay or other. Placer digs also in the area.
Right near the loading spot was this interesting shack. Some collapsed buildings, a large rock ring made of rock we found over a mile from this location. The shack has a loft for sleeping and at a previous time had some kind of electrical power. Things to think about and ponder.
So this is where the "Love Shack" is!
Love the desert
Next we cruised to the far north end of the valley next to the Cemex Cement Plant. We went up the long rocky climb to the old abandoned mine up on the hill. There is lots of history about this mine and area. The lower tunnel goes in 482 feet and is quite extensive. There is an upper tunnel that has a huge quartz vein running the length of it. This mine is currently for sale at $10 million and there is a sale pending to a Canadian company. They are buying a total of 40 ajoining claims. There is also a cool arrasta at the lower level. Explore while you can.
No we did not go to HELL this time!
We did have one tire problem heading down the hill to the arrasta. 3 plugs later and some air and we were driving home.
The new sea urchin!
Another awesome day exploring and we didn't run into anybody for 6 hours. Great weather and great wheeling.
Mitch
The concrete dinosaur's of Apple Valley
Quail Spring
Amaral Spring this spot had a good 50 chuckar that took off while I explored on foot. We actual saw a group of chuckar take to air and a lone hawk in waiting pursued and singled out a meal as we watched. Rather cool.
Far south/east end of Fairview Valley over looking "The Cove" in Lucerne. A beautiful spot.
This was an interesting loading ramp set up where the trucks would drive in the slot below and were loaded with ore from above. We found a couple of areas that material had been removed for assay or other. Placer digs also in the area.
Right near the loading spot was this interesting shack. Some collapsed buildings, a large rock ring made of rock we found over a mile from this location. The shack has a loft for sleeping and at a previous time had some kind of electrical power. Things to think about and ponder.
So this is where the "Love Shack" is!
Love the desert
Next we cruised to the far north end of the valley next to the Cemex Cement Plant. We went up the long rocky climb to the old abandoned mine up on the hill. There is lots of history about this mine and area. The lower tunnel goes in 482 feet and is quite extensive. There is an upper tunnel that has a huge quartz vein running the length of it. This mine is currently for sale at $10 million and there is a sale pending to a Canadian company. They are buying a total of 40 ajoining claims. There is also a cool arrasta at the lower level. Explore while you can.
No we did not go to HELL this time!
We did have one tire problem heading down the hill to the arrasta. 3 plugs later and some air and we were driving home.
The new sea urchin!
Another awesome day exploring and we didn't run into anybody for 6 hours. Great weather and great wheeling.
Mitch
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