Lost Horse Mine Loop in Joshua Tree National Park, CA

Hike Lost Horse Mine Loop Joshua Tree National Park, CA

Class 1 6.6 miles 1200 gain 2-4 hrs Loop Mar 17, 2016
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Lost Horse Mine is a cool piece of well-maintained history within Joshua Tree National Park. This loop hike visits the mine while it wanders through pretty desert scenery. I hike the loop clockwise, ascending slowly to the Lost Horse Mine along a road converted to trail. A short spur trail leads up to the historic spot, a cool look at a late-1800s gold mine. The loop continues through the hills on a slightly wider trail, passing an old stone chimney and some excellent views of the landscape.

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Starting along the Lost Horse Mine Trail.
Starting along the Lost Horse Mine Trail.
View back as I ascend along the Lost Horse Mine.
View back as I ascend along the Lost Horse Mine.
Great scenery in Joshua Tree National Park.
Great scenery in Joshua Tree National Park.
Ascending to the mine.
Ascending to the mine.
View down toward the trail.
View down toward the trail.
At Lost Horse Mine.
At Lost Horse Mine.
Lost Horse Mine, a short spur trail hike away.
Lost Horse Mine, a short spur trail hike away.
Cool old gold mining remains at Lost Horse Mine.
Cool old gold mining remains at Lost Horse Mine.
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Continuing along the Lost Horse Mine Trail.
Continuing along the Lost Horse Mine Trail.
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Higher-elevation views.
Higher-elevation views.
Passing an old stone chimney on the southern end of the loop.
Passing an old stone chimney on the southern end of the loop.
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Continuing around the west side of the Lost Horse Mine Loop.
Continuing around the west side of the Lost Horse Mine Loop.
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Some nice scenery as I make my way back to the trailhead.
Some nice scenery as I make my way back to the trailhead.
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