Lester Dale Mine
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We were out 4 wheeling using one of Bill Mann's books this one on the Lucerne
valley area. We found many of the things listed to be fenced in and marked
private. The Lester Dale Mine is east of Lucerne Valley on Old Woman Springs
Road. |
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You pass the Silver Reef Mine on the way there. According to the book there
were a number of structures there still in good shape. When we went they
were all knocked down and any wood had been used for firewood. The book was
written in 2002. The 4 wheel drive system on the truck needs to be used at
least once a month to keep it lubricated and it was a nice day for it so we
really didn't mind. |
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The Lester Dale Mine is about 7 or 10 miles off the main road. Much of the
road is easily passable in a normal car but there are areas that are not
and I would not want to be driving them in 2 wheel mode. At the mine there
are still some stone structures standing. The entire place was littered
with shot gun shells. We didn't stay long and instead went off exploring
other areas. |
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