1/2 mile. The road doesn't have a name that I know of, but it's the first right turn after passing Cleator when heading in the direction of Crown King. I show it on the map near the start of the video.

Actually the road is named Fs9210a.

Did you ever make the drive in your Armada? How was it? I drove it a couple years ago in my Jeep and seemed like there were more washouts and was pretty rough in places but a 2WD might make it if not on a muddy day.

@@jsweet777 I tried it one day, coming from the I17 side, with my 4wd Ram which has a better suspension. After approx. 2 or 3 miles it got way too rough for what I was looking for. This trail is best for a SxS or dirt bike, but I still may try it again coming from the 7 Springs side, to see if I can go farther. Thanks for asking.

Yeah, to hell with them. Nowadays I've got a winch, 37 in tires a bunch of upgrades, but still pushing the limit of where I can go. The Jeep has opened up a lot of opportunities and fun times and still going strong.

Hi Gary. I'm sorry you're having so much trouble with the thievery at Monte Cristo. I can assure you I took nothing from that site (but I did take some samples from the other mine in the video). So can you provide a link to the best source for determining mining claim locations, because I looked on Yavapai Co. assessor map gis.yavapaiaz.gov/v4/map.aspx?search= and saved the screenshot updated as the thumbnail to this video. The map clearly shows Monte Cristo lies on BLM land with no mining claims at the old mining site. Furthermore the documentation I found about the history says all the lower levels are flooded,. I don't know how deep one can go before running into the water, but the amount of water was the reason that mining was discontinued. I know some people can make a living processing the dump piles using modern methods to extract precious metals, but again I saw no signs of recent activity. But I'm willing to give you the benefit of the doubt and am curious what you think i should rely on the assessor map, or if there is a more accurate map somewhere. Looks like the recent wildfires destroyed what was left of the buildings except for the metal shop. How are you working the mine, and where do you take the ore to be processed? I'd like to learn more about mining, and am willing to work for free for opportunity to learn more about prospecting and small mining operations. It would be fun to be able to make some money out of a hobby, or better yet, live off grid and work underground where it's nice and cool without paying for air conditioning.

@@jsweet777 Also the accuracy of that map by the county is maybe accurate for 90 days as of their NOI "noticed of intent" plan is good for 90 days as for holding a claim before you either claim it or let it go. That gives you enough time to check everything out.

May I have permission from you to dig in dumps and look around?

You're full of it. It is indeed abandoned just like the vast majority of them are all throughout that area.

@L4M858 check with the BLM, I own it. As a matter of fact look at AMC #453816. That's the Arizona Mining Claim #453816. I also filed all my Permits and Reclamation fees and I'm putting up Gates and Fences. I just put a New Road up the Middle

Its an early 1970's 14' that I power with a 9.9 HP Tohatsu engine.

Artificial worm, drop shot.

Yeah. Was my first time in prone position. I adjusted the scope more forward, but my eyebrow was bleeding a little. Now I have a bypod

Yes, just north of Phoenix and just north of Lake Pleasant along the Agua Fria river.

Arizona just north of Phoenix. I still want to hike to it if anyone is interested in planning a day hike.

That's right! Now I have a winch, and better judge of avoiding getting stuck. But at least I got it out using my jack.

You're welcome. I need to post some more of the places been to recently.

Got the bike rack now. ha.

...but then you realise you got the wrong country, because it's not in England