Highlight • Historical Site
Desert Queen Mine
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Daniel Krueger
December 6, 2023
Hiking
Desert Queen Mine in Joshua Tree National Park is a historic gold mine that operated from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. It offers a glimpse into the region's mining history with remnants of structures and equipment against the backdrop of the park's unique desert landscape.
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5.0
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29
hikers
6.21km
01:48
170m
170m
Hike 3.9 miles (6.2 km) through Joshua Tree National Park to explore the historic Desert Queen Mine and Eagle Cliff Mine.
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5.0
(1)
9
hikers
896m
00:15
20m
20m
Explore the easy 0.6-mile Desert Queen Mine Trail in Joshua Tree National Park, featuring desert landscapes and historic mining ruins.
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Elevation 1,320 m
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