Rainbows End Mine Road

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Rainbows End Mine Road is located on an island of BLM land that is surrounded on three sides by Joshua Tree National Park wilderness areas. The payoff for this short drive is a visit to the several deep gold mine shafts, abandoned prospects, and a rock hut the miners used as shelter. Several road...Read More
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Highlights of Rainbows End Mine Road

Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Mine Category IconMine
Sand Category IconSand
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
2265 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Rainbows End Mine Road
Nearest Town
Indio
Nearest Services
Indio
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
California Desert District

Overview

Rainbows End Mine Road is located on an island of BLM land that is surrounded on three sides by Joshua Tree National Park wilderness areas. The payoff for this short drive is a visit to the several deep gold mine shafts, abandoned prospects, and a rock hut the miners used as shelter. Several roads wander the area and are inviting to explore.

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3 Waypoints
11 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
1 Community Reviews
1 Video
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