This hiker ponders his next move. The torrential rains from earlier this month have ripped a sizable gash through the mine trail just a short distance in from Vincent Gap.
photo courtesy: Dave Vasquez, Mountain Hardware.

The trail to the Big Horn Mine was recently washed out by the heavy thunderstorms experienced throughout the San Gabriel mountains.  Earlier this month, our gauge received 4.03″ in a just a few hours, turning Wrightwood’s Swarthout wash into a raging torrent.  Erosion occurred throughout  the community and on local mountain hiking trails as well.  Take care crossing this drop-off if you happen to be planning a hike to the Big Horn mine.

by Chris Kasten