Patton Lode Mine

Total Miles 0.9
Technical Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time Winter, Fall, Spring
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Short trail but a major treat when the gate is open. Trail terminates at the Patton Lode Mine where you'll find large deposits of quartz, if you look around you will find large hornblende prismatic deposits in the quartz. Steep climb with lots of loose rocks and ruts that may chance with rain events.

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Difficulty

Most of the trail is narrow making 2 way traffic impossible. It is steep with loose dirt and ruts in the beginning section. At the first right hairpin turn, there is a small field of loose rocks to negotiate. Some parts further up may be partially washed out forcing you to take a different line.

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

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Anthony H
Oct 18, 2025
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The gate is locked and there is a tree that has fallen just just before the entrance that is blocking the path to it
Aiden Mac
Aug 03, 2025
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Gates closed and a downed tree is in the way
Zach S
Jul 20, 2025
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Aiden Mac
Jun 14, 2025
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Artem Orekhov
Jun 14, 2025
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Anthony H
May 25, 2025
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I went on Lusardi just to go up to the mine but the gate was closed. It used to always be open before it was listed as a trail on onX and it has been closed ever since. No sign was posted indicating if this is a temporary or permanent closure but I'll still keep checking when I'm in the area which is often. It's about a 20 minute drive to get here from the entrance of Lusardi.
Carlos Palafox
Mar 29, 2025
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Anthony H
Feb 28, 2025
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Patton Lode Mine Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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