Wednesday, September 8, 2010

white elephant mine

old slough or something


So many good mines around, we (jeff and i) had to find and explore at least 1 more. This one is called the white elephant mine, near fintry on west side road.


the flooded pit and tunnel


It was raining a bit, and the mine wasn't as cool as others we found, but the trip was still a raging success. The road was sometimes a mystery, but we kept heading for the dot an the gps and eventually we got there.


the "road"


the truck hanging out at the mine


No tunnels to explore, but lots of cool rocks and old foundations around. also lots of redneck shacks.


perfect specimen of the redneck shack. anyone need van parts?


some doods we saw on the way down



Glad to add this to my list of places i've been. now, on to the next one.

22 comments:

  1. do you have directions from westside road how to get there would love to see it thanks

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  2. i can give you the co-ordinates of the mine if you send me an email with a way to get the info to you.

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  3. Hello Ryan,
    I would love to know if I could get the info to get my truck up there?

    I have been spending way too much time and gas trying to find it.
    I would really appreciate the help!

    My email rosesurvey2016@gmail.com

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  4. hey ryan would love to get directions!

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    1. for sure. i can send you a gps track.

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    2. Hey could I get directions as well , my kids and I tried to find it a few years back and didn't have any luck . My email is heinrichs78@gmail.com. thanks in advance

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  5. Would you be able to email me the directions by any chance!? Beverden@gmail.com. Want to go take some pictures and adventure!

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    1. sent the gps file. its not a direct route, but should get you there. hope you find it. have fun.

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  6. done and done. thanks for reading.

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  7. I would love to visit this place. please send location to me.
    Amanda45300@gmail.com
    Thanks

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  8. Good day Ryan.. we went up there white elephant last weekend but only found some concrete footings from a old building by the road.. then found fresh bear scat so we left... Is the mine further up the road past the park park poundry sign? Would appreciate some help.. thanks

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  9. Mind sending directions to this site? Were on our way and def a little lost woth the gps coordinates on google maps.
    Email nikkihwsolutions@gmail.com
    You can also call or text to 7785864299 thx buddy!

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  10. Could I get the coordinates please

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  11. Hey dude. Can i get info for location. codyjamesanderson5@gmail.com

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  12. Would love to go check it out don't have a GPS though any way you could give vegh directions to the turn off too the road leading to the mine

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  13. Hey Ryan I’m planning on doing some cave exploring this summer, could you send me directions and info on some of the cool caves you explored? Thank you. My email is reaganst21@gmail.com

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  14. Hey my name is Calvin, I was wondering if you still had the coordinates of white elephant mine? Also if you could.give a few other mines in the area to check out as well. My email is creed_of_tyrants@hotmail.com Thanks Ryan

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