Lost Burro Mine
One of the better preserved abandoned mining communities in Death Valley.
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Lost Burro Mine Details
One of the better preserved abandoned mining communities in Death Valley National Park, Lost Burro Mine offers a rare and vivid look at early desert prospecting life. The site includes a variety of old mining equipment, dugout dwellings, a remarkably intact settler cabin, and the mine itself, which remains open though entering abandoned mines is strongly discouraged due to serious safety risks. Legend holds that Bert Shively first discovered gold here while searching for his lost mule, giving the site its memorable name. Over time, the area developed into a small but active mining operation, and many of its structures still stand, preserved in part by the remote location and dry climate. Access requires a high clearance four wheel drive vehicle. The turnoff to the mine is located along Hidden Valley Road, and the final stretch is rough and uneven. Visitors who prefer not to drive the last section may choose to park and walk in. As with all historic sites in the park, everything should be left exactly as found so others can experience this striking piece of Death Valley history. Road conditions and access are subject to change.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lost Burro Mine
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Teakettle Junction
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The Racetrack
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The Racetrack
The most famous of Death Valley's "playas" -- dry lake beds -- the Racetrack is known for its "moving rocks."
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Racetrack Valley
The Racetrack Valley, on the west side of Death Valley National Park, encloses a 2.8 mile long by 1.3 mile wide dry lake.
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Ubehebe Peak
Ubehebe Peak actually has two summits, and both overlook the famous Racetrack.
