Boundary Peak region, Central Western Nevada, August 2011
Boundary Peak region, Central Western Nevada, August 2011
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Set out to complete the trip in which our vehicle broke down last year, resuming at Bridgeport and FS 046 past lower portions of Masonic. It's still standing! One of the better untouched sites we've discovered.
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Upper Masonic CA high in the Bodie Hills to pitch camp, then on to the new stuff.
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Took FS 046 over into Nevada, FS 028 east to Fletcher site, then south on Bodie Road with a detour to Aurora site.
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Cool rock bluffs appear as we approach the old mining district.
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Stamp mill ruins outside of Aurora.
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Aurora had a population of 10,000 in its heyday. Noting but scattered debris in the brush. We struck out on this one.
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Took Lucky Boy pass to Hawthorn NV, east on HWY 95, south on SR 360, then this dirt road west to Marietta NV.
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This valley is also home to the Marietta Wild Burro Range.
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We didn't spot any burros. As the sign says, they must all be shading over by the spring in mid summer.
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Boundary Peak from Marietta Valley.
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Ruins of Marietta ghost town.
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A few stone ruins also nearby.
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There are some modern day residents on the south side of the road.
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Took the road into Excelsior Mountains as far as we could, looking for a camp spot.
