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In 1895, while hunting bighorn sheep, Charlie Vincent discovered the gold mine around the east slope of Mt. Baden-Powell. Gold mining was operated from 1895 to 1981. Built in 1903, the 1.8 miles Bighorn Mine trail was used as the wagon road for gold mining. A 60 stamp mill complex was built in 1906 at the end of the trail.
Mine Gulch accrossing the Pine Mountain Ridge feeds the East Fork of the San Gabriel River and merges with the San Gabriel River at the base of Pine Mountain Ridge. The runoff water from the Bighorn mine feeds directly into the Gulch.
Time
Summer
Activities
3 days 2 nights backpacking which is the training for the Sierra backpack coming up where there are 14000 ft peaks and passes to conquer.
Friday night, hike from Vincent Gap trailhead and hike to Bighorn Mine and camp by mine.
Saturday, explore Bighorn Mine in the morning. Go into East Fork canyon, hike the dry creek bed (this is the valley we looked at from the top of Baden-Powell last time we went), and go down the canyon to a suitable camping site.
Sunday, turn around and come back out in the morning.
Cooking, Camping, Camp Fire, Food, Leave No Trace related requirements.
[Hiking Merit Badge][Miles Hike] [Camping Merit Badge][Star Nights]
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References
Wrightwood CA -- Bighorn Mine trail
The Big Horn Mine, edited by George, WrightwoodRoots, Jun. 2000.
Permit
Adventure Pass is required for parking
Equipment
We will distribute ground tarps, hiking gears, and food at Mr. A's house Thursday night.
- General hiking gears information: Backpacking Equipment List
- Personal
Regular backpack equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, hiking boots). Pack light, no more than 25 pounds.
10 essentials
Pocket knife
First aid kit
Extra clothing
Rain gear
Water bottle
Flashlight or headlamp
Trail food
Matches or fire starter
Sun protection
Map and compass
Windbreaker or jacket — can be cold and windy on the peak and overnight campsite.
Cup and lightweight spork (or spoon and fork)
Toilet paper (distribute within buddy system)
- Troop
Food will be distributed for meals.
Water bags and trash bags
Lightweight stoves and fuels
Water filters
Walkie-talkie
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