Motherlode Mine

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10 Miles north of Lucerne Valley in the BLM Ord Mountain subregion lies a range of three tall mountains that dominate the local landscape. Standing tall in the middle of these three peaks is Ord Mountain, at over 6000 feet high. Ord Mountain has been heavily mined over the past 150 years as the sl... Read More
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Highlights of Motherlode Mine

Altitude Category Icon Altitude
Desert Category Icon Desert
Mine Category Icon Mine
Overland Category Icon Overland
Rock Category Icon Rock
Wash Category Icon Wash
Highest Elevation
5188 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
BLM OM 6635
Nearest Town
Lucerne Valley
Nearest Services
Lucerne Valley
Management Agency
BLM - Barstow Field Office
District

Overview

10 Miles north of Lucerne Valley in the BLM Ord Mountain subregion lies a range of three tall mountains that dominate the local landscape. Standing tall in the middle of these three peaks is Ord Mountain, at over 6000 feet high. Ord Mountain has been heavily mined over the past 150 years as the slopes reveal past evidence of old mining tailings and abandoned mine shafts. Motherlode Mine trail takes you on a great voyage to Ord Mountain as it's one of the most scenic trails in this region with plenty of history to explore. Grand panoramic views and epic sunsets await you so make sure to bring your camera.

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6 Waypoints
20 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
3 Community Reviews
1 Video
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