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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From downtown Lucerne Valley, head east on Highway 247 (Old Women Springs) for about 6 miles to Camp Rock Road. Turn left heading north on Camp Rock Road for about 4 miles - continue straight as the road becomes Harrod Road for an additional 1.75 miles. At the crossroads of Harrod Road and Northside Road, continue straight (north) as the paved road will transition to dirt, putting you directly on BLM OM 6635 for the start of the trail.
There might be a lot of confusion lately with the San Bernardino National Forest order ( No. 05-12-00-23-03 ) closing almost all forest trails in southern California. This trail is still open.
The interesting section is at the end but has deep ruts and can put you in off camber position. So if you have the proper car it is worth doing. Else, do the Quail Spring trail, has on par views if not better.
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G. Martin, gm4x4 on Youtube , is a California native, born and raised in northern California and now living and wheeling in southern California. He enjoys exploring new trails and setting up camp in the remote outdoors.
You may come across him in the middle of the Mojave Desert, the mountains of Big Bear, in the central Sierras near Shaver Lake or any other dirty, rocky road in the southwest.
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