Pandre Madre Mine

Total Miles
6.0

Elevation

260.89 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Trail Overview

This trail is an out-and-back if you're not up for doing one of the connecting trails rated 7+. The route starts by going past an active mine and then quickly opens up to the Padre Madre Mine claim. Reports say there are multiple vertical shafts (now capped, you can see steel structures over the top of several just off the trail) the deepest being 325 feet. These are said to be from the 18th century, and no significant gold was ever found. The beautiful Cargo Muchacho Mountains surround you as you make your way through Jackson Gulch. The trail itself has a few narrow spots as it's been washed out in places over the years. Otherwise, the trail is a rough two-track with little to no notable obstacles.

Photos of Pandre Madre Mine

Pandre Madre Mine
Pandre Madre Mine

Difficulty

Any high-clearance vehicle should have no problem with this one.

Technical Rating

4

Access Description

Get off the Ogilby Road exit from US 8 and go north to American Girl Mine Road. Follow it to the trailhead.

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