Name: Desert Queen Mine
Address: Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA, US

Desert Queen Mine is a point of interest, located at Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA

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Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA

Added by Jopie, at 28 July 2016

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Mike Larsen

24 April 2017

Lots of history here. Had a great time hiking in to see the mine. The hike isn't too long or strenuous either. Going back soon!!
Jacob Howe

24 April 2017

Easy hike in. Some fun history.
Dwight Stephenson

24 November 2016

This was one of my favorite short hikes. We took the path next to the stone house and down into the arroyo. Their were some really awesome large rocks to climb and the rock cliff above was fun to explore. Our kids really enjoyed the sand.
Eric Polk

28 October 2016

The Desert Queen mine can be seen after a 1/4 mile (0.4 km) hike (one-way) to a vista point. It is located across the valley from this viewpoint and can be identified by the grey gravel tailings down the hillside. To get to the actual mine location, a side trail leads down one side of the valley and up the other. This trail is a little less than a mile (1.6 km) round-trip with an elevation change of around 150 feet (45 m) down into the canyon then 60 feet (18 m) up the other side to the mine site.

The mine itself is covered with a grate so there is no access inside. Artifacts from the mine can be seen around the area of the mine entrance and the remains of a small building are on the opposite rim from the mine.
Will Schmetzer

04 August 2016

Backpacking past the Desert Queen Mine to find a camping spot is well worth the descents and climbs. The old mining equipment littered along the path gives a feel of wonder and curiosity, and is complimented by historical signs with information about the mine's storied and sometimes brutal history. Find yourself a camping spot nestled behind a large rock formation to avoid the wind, and enjoy the silent sounds of nature and staggeringly abundant stargazing. The bouldering as you keep hiking east is what Joshua Tree is all about. Simply amazing terrain that both inspires and intimidates. Bring more water than you think you need as there are no resources nearby. Go, and enjoy the adult playground amidst the inviting rocks and intriguing plant life.