Activities, Events and Recreation
The Red Spring Picnic Area features spectacular views of the red and tan sandstone cliffs of Calico Basin. The area is tucked between the gray limestone La Madre Mountains to the north, the red sandstone Calico Hills to the west, and a desert ridge to the south. The Calico Basin area is fed year round […]
The club, founded in July 1994, was established by a dedicated group of individuals who shared a common love of the mountains with a a desire to share their experience and knowledge with others. Members include hikers, climbers, backpackers and mountaineers; from beginner to the seasoned veteran. Club Activities Club members have led and participated […]
The hike to Billy Goat Peak is extraordinarily beautiful. The peak itself, at only about 5,700 feet, is not anything super special, but the views and vistas from this solitary high spot in the remote desert. The trail up to the peak is not excessively long or challenging but sections of it are rated at […]
The Beer Can Fence is a local landmark of unknown tradition. The who, why or when someone first hung a beer can from an old cattle ranch fence is subject to many debates – debates often over beer and resulting in, you guessed it, more beer cans on the fence. The hike starts from Cabin […]
The Bauer Mine personally is of no major interest, however, the trails to and from the mine are delightful and scenic easy terrain hikes. There are two normally used routes, a 6 mile and an 11 mile hike. The mine, located in a valley, offers the hiker multiple opportunities to explore including climbing out onto […]
The Azure Ridge Mine is historic sites that harken back to the heyday of copper mining during about 1890-1918. The cabin may have been rebuilt/modified in the 1950s when there was a copper mining resurgence that failed. The mine contains two adits and a shaft entrance however the adits and the shaft are not save […]
An arrastra is a form of milling used to grind ore bearing rocks into a dust/powder for refining. The Granite Spring Arrastra, one of four known arrastras in Gold Butte. The area, while relatively safe to explore, be aware that there are many abandoned mines in the area and mines are extremely dangerous. Never enter […]
The Gold Butte National Monument was established in 2016 by setting aside 300,000 acres to preserve it from development while also protecting the rich history of Native Americans, ranching and the pioneer spirit. The area is designated for recreational activities but also serves to protect the unique mixture of fossil dinosaur tracks, geology and wild […]
Weiser Valley Bowl is part hiking trail and part off-road trail. Depending on your vehicle, you can make it farther on some roads then others. Even if unable to drive the entire section, parking the car and walking in is still a memorable trip. Weiser Bowl, aka “The Bowl,” is a bowl-shaped geological feature northeast […]
Tikaboo Peak is the unofficial name for a mountain in Lincoln County and is approximately 26 miles to the east of Area 51. It is the closest publicly accessible vantage point with a view of the area. Other areas (Freedom Ridge and White Sides) were closed to public access in 1995 because people were using […]
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