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 surrounding ridges for majestic vistas and panoramic photo shots.
The trail head leads easy to follow but not marked routes including making use of the Bauer Mine Wash. Please be alert to local weather as the wash is subject to flash flooding and rapid water flows in the event of showers, which while it is a desert, rains do happen and happen in hard sudden down flows. Never park or camp in a known wash/water flow area.
This is part of the Gold Butte National Preserve, approximately 2 hours east of Las Vegas between the Overton Arm of Lake Mead and the Arizona State Line. Please see the information on the Gold Butte NP for details.
This is only a general overview, please research your destinations before venturing out.
Standard Warnings!
Desert hiking carries unique risks and you should always be prepared. Select routes you are capable of handling, tell someone where you are going and when you will be back, leave no trace and take no souvenirs, (take your trash out), respect wild life, the wilderness and other people. Carry appropriate supplies including plenty of water, a map, a compass, emergency lighting (even for day trips), snacks/protein bars, an emergency whistle, signaling mirror, BIC lighter and candles, Swiss Army Knife, basic First Aid kit and protective clothing (raingear, hat, mittens, sweater). And from my time in the Army – extra socks!!! Socks are light weight and being able to change them can keep your feet dry and protected.
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Courtesy S. Ward – Mountains towering above the desert