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California Trails

Cooper Mine Trail

Ballarat, California (Inyo County)

Last Updated: 03/15/2019

Trail Information

Highlights

Somewhat hidden amongst the grandeur of Pleasant Canyon lies this rocky mine trail to a decrepit, horizontal adit east of Porter Peak. The adit is part of the Cooper Mine which lies on a precarious road that even this Trails Offroad crew was afraid to drive to due to road conditions. The trail ascends from the valley floor and and ends at the mine entrance.