North Mine Road to Historic Anderson Mill

Total Miles
5.5

Elevation

884.54 ft

Duration

0.5 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Winter

Trail Overview

North Mine Road is an out-and-back trail to the Anderson Mill. Along the main route, the road winds up and down the lower Wickenburg Mountains with amazing views. Once you descend into the wash, you will see historic remnants such as a natural spring and an old water pump as you drive under the water lines once used at the mill. There are several areas to park on the left-hand side of the wash near the mill. If you explore north of the mill, there is another natural spring along with the Underwood family gravesites.

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North Mine Road to Historic Anderson Mill
North Mine Road to Historic Anderson Mill

Difficulty

North Mine Road would be rated a 2, however, as you enter the San Domingo Wash, you may encounter deep rutted sand and water on the trail depending on the time of year.

History

Anderson Mill was a mica mine that ceased operation in 1951. The structures were erected using various surplus metals.

Technical Rating

3

Access Description

Head north on North Castle Hot Springs Road off of Highway 74. Turn left onto North Mine Road. In approximately half a mile, keep right to stay on North Mine Road.

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