Gold Ace Mine Trail

The trail to the Gold Ace Mine is an easy path leading to the ruins of several structures beneath the gold mine.

Easily visible from Highway 95, several concrete structures and foundations remain on the hillside. These structures include the ruins of a stamp mill and office building. Set in the Bare Mountain-Fluorine Mining District, the Gold Ace Mine was established in 1918. Chutes and shafts from the actual mine are visible further up on the mountainside. The ore was transported down a short distance to the stamp mill for processing.

Today, a rough gravel road leads from the parking area immediately beside the highway a short distance to the structures. The trail has a steady grade, and leaves the noise of the road behind while opening up to wider views of the actual mining area as it approaches. 

The nearest building is located around 3/4 mile from the trailhead, with the further buildings each located slightly further.

While the structures sit behind fencing, the trail is near enough to give visitors the chance to see into the structures. From the ruins, visitors can turn and retrace their route toward the parking area.

There are no amenities of any kind along the trail, and no shade or water. It is possible to continue further to the mine itself, however the trail becomes increasingly rough.