Pleasant Canyon
Total Miles
10.0
Elevation
1,953.79 ft
Duration
3 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Trail Overview
Photos of Pleasant Canyon
Difficulty
Moderate: High shelf road has several steep, narrow sections. Okay for stock vehicles, but high clearance, 4WD and low-range gears are necessary. Optional route has extremely tight and scratchy brush.
History
In 1897, over 200 men worked the Ratcliff Mine and lived at Clair Camp (later named). The mine shut down in 1905 after producing a half million dollars in gold. In 1930, W.D. Clair bought the mine and was able to extract another $60,000. Source: Secret Places in the Mojave Desert, Vol. II, by Jim Mattern.
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