Stevens Trail is a historic route listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and it originally served as a toll road for miners traveling between Iowa Hill and Colfax. …
A short loop will get you from and to the Subway Cave. Although this is also a convenient water source, there are more water sources ahead like Lost Creek (8 miles from here) and Cache 22 (16 miles from here).
The Subway Cave is just a short detour from the PCT. Invest half an hour to investigate the unique lava tubes and the cool air within. There are also toilets at the parking lot as well as potable water.
Coso Mine is an old Lake Isabella mine, dating back to the gold rush era, and now serves as a human-made habitat for bats. There is a small opening into …
Formerly known as Spreckels Quarry this area is very popular with rock climbers. Even if you're not a climber, it's still a beautiful area and worth a visit to see the sheer cliff faces.
The remains of the Lost Burro Mine with its scattered wooden cabins and rusty barrels is a picturesque site. You will also find an old mine shaft as well as …
The PCT curves below the Impressive steep cliff wall crescent, with some natural caves to explore, albeit a technical scramble to reach them. The Northern exposure of the tall rock …