Martinez Mine/Jeep Hike (SP)
| Date: | Destination: | Martinez Mine | |||||
| Level: | Special | Area: | NE Florence | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 3 | Hike leader: | Greg Waterman | ||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | 200 | Hike leader phone: | |||||
| Accum elevation gain in feet: | N/A | Hike leader email: | |||||
| Departure time - Union Center parking lot: | 8:00 | Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in | |||||
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 donation to Jeep Club | ||||||
| Unpaved miles: | N/A | Park entry fee per vehicle: | No | ||||
| Road conditions: | N/A | Website for reference info: | N/A | ||||
| High clearance vehicle req'd: | N/A | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | N/A | ||||
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| Maintained Trail: | No | Uneven Footing: | Yes | ||||
| Steep Side Drop-offs: | No | Steep Trail: | No | ||||
| Off Trail (scratchy): | Yes | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | Yes | ||||
| Use of Hands Required: | No | Boulder Hopping: | Yes | ||||
| Difficulty : | Moderate | Water Crossings: | Possible | ||||
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | No | Gloves Required: | No | ||||
Special Instructions:
- The jeeps will travel through scenic Box Canyon to a drop off point for the hike. The hike destination is Martinez Mine, where old buildings and equipment remain from the silver mine operation. Also, this is an excellent opportunity to view interesting rock formations found in the area.
- Bring water, lunch and your hiking poles.
- Registration is limited by the number of jeeps participating.
- $10 per person will be collected the morning of the hike by the hike leader and donated to the Anthem 4 Wheelers Club.