Thursday, March 5, 2015

Lost Horse Loop Trail

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Thursday: (03/05) Biscuits and gravy for breakfast. After breakfast we took a walk over to skull rock. Lou made the two mile walk with no problems. Salad for lunch.

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I then drove out to the Lost Horse Mine trailhead. I did the 6.2 mile loop plus some exploring around the mine. The two miles up to the mine isn't too interesting because it was burned a few years ago.

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A winch and a reservoir at the Lost Horse Mine.

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A typical exploration trench along a slot in the mountain. The remains of a miners cabin, just the chimney and a bed.

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The last four miles are nice through a really nice Joshua tree forest. Lou did some sewing. Fish with broccoli and leftovers for dinner.

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