Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/23/2020
While several trails are signed at the Vincent Gap trailhead, the route to the Big Horn Mine begins behind this unsigned gate.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/23/2020
At an initial fork, head right following the former road path toward the mine.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/23/2020
The trail remains easy to moderate with a gradual slope for nearly all of the route.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/23/2020
Several major landslides over the years have washed out the road, restricting the trail to foot travel only over sometimes slippery gravel.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/23/2020
The flats of the former buildings and living quarters for the miners, a few structures can still be found here.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/23/2020
The trail passes a couple tunnels and old mine adits with streams flowing from them.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/23/2020
First views of the Big Horn Mine stamp mill structure perched on the mountainside.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/23/2020
While the structure sees large crowds, the remains are dangerous and should be explored with caution.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/23/2020
The former Big Horn Mine stamp mill and its impressive views across the San Gabriel Mountains.