Oro Plata Mine

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In 1775, the Spaniards discovered gold in the hills southeast of modern-day Las Vegas and titled the area Eldorado. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this area turned into a bustling hub of mining activity and became known as The Eldorado Mining District. In the heart of this district, surr...Read More
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Highlights of Oro Plata Mine

Desert Category IconDesert
Mine Category IconMine
Rock Category IconRock
Wash Category IconWash
Highest Elevation
4187 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
West
Nearest Town
Nelson
Nearest Services
Boulder City
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management,
District
Las Vegas Field Office

Overview

In 1775, the Spaniards discovered gold in the hills southeast of modern-day Las Vegas and titled the area Eldorado. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this area turned into a bustling hub of mining activity and became known as The Eldorado Mining District. In the heart of this district, surrounded by dormant remains of once-prosperous mines, the Oro Plata Mine trail travels through the harsh Mohave landscape, revealing several of these long-lost camps. Along the way, you will relive the tough conditions once traveled by old miners as you travel up a narrow wash and encounter rock ledges, small boulders, and plenty of mining relics. Linking this trail with others in the area can make for an entire day of exploration of Nevada's mining past.

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9 Waypoints
29 Trail Photos
3 Trail Concerns
6 Community Reviews
1 Video
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