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The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/07/2021
The hike begins along White Lake Parkway, where the ruins of an old mine building sit near a popular rockhounding site.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/07/2021
As you climb, tailings piles and shallow mine shafts dot the landscape.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/07/2021
Examples of chrysocolla lying in a couple concentrated areas along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/07/2021
As you gain in elevation, eventually panoramic views of the surrounding landscape open up, such as this view over Silver Lake and Lemmon Valley.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/07/2021
Stone outcroppings mark the summit of the hike, with views of snow-covered Peavine Mountain.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/07/2021
The trail traces a saddle between two peaks.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/07/2021
Overlooking Cold Springs and White Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/07/2021
The slopes are steep, and the descent back toward Cold Springs eventually leads back to the parking area.