How to Hike Big Horn Mine Trail

[@MtnValley]

I love your new way of video editing where you’re showing yourself hike through the correct trails and “X’ing” out the ones not to go on. Makes it so much more clear

[@Hikingguy]

Good to know, thank you! Always trying to improve and make them more useful.

[@ervinslens]

What a brilliant scenery bud, this whole area is outstanding! Storytelling is as always so professionally written and executed!

[@Hikingguy]

thank you!

[@overwatchxrescue]

Appreciate the history and facts you inject into these hikes!

[@ninaurbex]

This was so helpful. Thank you!!

[@dojonim9758]

I was there in the early 70's, the other buildings that you mentioned in the video were still standing and there was not a lot of street art ( vandalism ), in addition there were still some ore cars inside the mine.

[@behindenemylines9033]

Perfect timing HG, had already planned doing this Monday morning with my daughter. Thanks!

[@Hikingguy]

Have fun, colors are great now!

[@frankyg818]

I did that hike like 3 years ago. We went pretty deep inside the mine. I remember there was a tunnel with water all the way up to your knees unfortunately we didn’t continue because we didn’t want to get soaked . I wonder what was at the end of that tunnel.

[@kluvrocky]

I went last week with my hiking group! I think I know which tunnel you're talking about. We went through and made it to the end. The water was FREEZING. From the looks of it, it's tunneled off and inaccessible to climb through, so basically a dead end. One of my friends tried to make way, but it was impossible.

[@alextheis1123]

Nice work. Hope I run into you on a trail sometime. I live in San Diego, but just hiked from Timberline Lodge to Cascade Locks and used your guide for the Eagle Creek alternate. So, thanks!!!

[@Hikingguy]

Ah that's a great hike, I've done Cascade to Timberline, one of my favorite stretches... see you out on the trail!

[@hunterthompson8450]

great video dude

[@scottfranson4215]

Danger, Will Robinson. Being a parent ,I would say get leash’s for each (kid) they climb and go faster then you can say no. That’s after the long talk a the ways up there. Be Safe Have Fun Adventure & Family is Cool.😊

[@MaylesTrails]

Nice guide as always Cris. It's such a shame that all of the old mining structures are covered in graffiti

[@huejaynus3134]

Heard this got burned down in the bridge fire. Thanks for getting footage of it

[@fukenbroken1]

Walked every foot of that mine back in the 90s. Wouldn't dare do it now.

[@rufusmacck3712]

I hiked to the mine in the late ‘70s and the trail was not well traveled, at least as I remember. I hiked it again in the late ‘80s and it was evident that more people had made the trek. Never knew about the cabin or other ruins! Now I need to do it again, being in my late 60’s, it may not be as easy!

[@jedimattie]

Was wondering when you would get to Big Horn Mine. I've been there several times and even explored inside on a few occasions. What is amazing about the main shaft is that you can walk in for quite a distance (at least a 1/4 mile) and turn around and still see out the entrance. The shaft is that perfectly straight. From there it enters a big room with shafts going off in several directions, including up and down. A much bigger commitment past that point, but the first part of the shaft is fairly safe, at least as exploring old mine shafts go. You will get wet, and the air is always very cool in the shaft, even in the middle of summer. As an FYI, the mine was closed for many years and then reopened in the 80's for a couple of years. In your video, just as you're getting to the main structure, you can see the two newer shafts that were made then. The new mining endeavors only lasted a couple of years, this time for copper instead of gold, and then the mine was shut down again. Loved the video. You always take such care and create a really nice story to go with the video. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@geomardomingo1672]

I’ll be having to try this hike out soon. Thanks for another great video!

[@Pompomgrenade]

Content, always solid like granite 🍻✌️🏁

[@Hikingguy]

ha thank you!

[@barbarapaine8054]

Really appreciate you covering this hike. It’s been on my list to do for a while. A few people had commented on AllTrails reviews that the trail had become unsafe due to washouts. It doesn’t look especially unsafe, but it’s clear that some care is required, and maybe it’s not a hike for small children.

[@Hikingguy]

Yea it's not too bad - in the winter that section is not great though

[@putoutmyfirewithgasoline1877]

I hiked it with my 8 and 12 year old and it wasn’t too bad. Just some care is required on a couple sections.

[@BarbaraDugan-k9i]

Hi, isn't Highway 2 closed just a little past Inspiration Point? Can you drive to Vincent Gap?

[@Hikingguy]

Open to Vincent Gap

[@asntonbowman5707]

I saw this on my maps. It says it’s a 6 hour drive/ walk from San Diego but I know it should only be three or four I’m curious why it says this and which way I should go.

[@Hikingguy]

@@asntonbowman5707 I noticed that Google Maps has the road closed by Big Pine and sends you on a dirt road. Not the case now, road is open to Vincent Gap. Just take the 15 up from SD then head toward Big Pine.

[@asntonbowman5707]

@@Hikingguy I see now, it was trying to take me on the other side of the moutain for some reason lol.

[@nomada6789]

🌸🌸🌸 so I can do big horn to Mt. Baldy?

[@Hikingguy]

Not really directly but you could piece trails together and get there