El Cariso Trail Abandoned Mine shaft
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member toponym
N 33° 38.807 W 117° 24.702
11S E 461823 N 3723069
Abandoned mine shaft in the Santa Ana Mountains
Waymark Code: WMFR42
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/21/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
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Abandoned mine shaft in the Santa Ana Mountains. Access to the El Cariso Trail head is behind the USFS visitors center on Ortega Highway. Trail is a marked nature trail and an Eagle Scout project. Very easy 1 mile walk.
Mine Type: Abandoned Mine

Mineral Collecting: No

Material Mined: Precious Metal

Operation: Underground Mine

Surface Features: No

KNOWN DANGERS:
Deadly gasses, pools of water, unstable explosives, unsafe ladders.

Any Other information:
This is a great area to explore in the spring or fall. Numerous campgrounds, picnic areas and trails.

Any associated website: Not listed
Visit Instructions:
Optional photograph welcomed.
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