Tuolumne River Gold Mine
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member kingsrafter
N 37° 53.053 W 120° 09.018
10S E 750614 N 4196797
Abandoned gold mine along the Tuolumne River
Waymark Code: WMCNN3
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/26/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Crystal Sound
Views: 9

This is one of the neatest mines I've found. Old "Hard rock mine" that goes 900' into the mountain. Even the old tracks for the hand cart are still there. Just down river is remnants of the stamp mill.
Mine Type: Abandoned Mine

Mineral Collecting: Not Known

Material Mined: Precious Metal

Operation: Underground Mine

Surface Features: Yes

KNOWN DANGERS:
Class 5 river called the Tuolumne. The last true Wilderness River in the state of California.


Any associated website: Not listed

Any Other information: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Optional photograph welcomed.
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