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Osborn Hill Loop - 2 members in 3 triplogs have rated this an average 3 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Jul 20 2024
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 Joined Mar 14 2015
 Phoenix, AZ
Empire Mine State ParkNorthern, CA
Northern, CA
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astrobrewerTriplogs 196
Hiking5.22 Miles 592 AEG
Hiking5.22 Miles   2 Hrs   12 Mns   2.47 mph
592 ft AEG      5 Mns Break
 
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A walk through the park. Got a late start and it was a hot day. Started on Hardrock trail which was in pine Forest and mostly shady, then Osborn Hill loop which was oak and sunnier. Got to the South end of the park and decided to follow the road until it ran out. Saw a beautiful house for sale with a spectacular view. Tempting. Then hiked back again on as slightly different route. Very hot by the time I got back to the car. I did not check out the visitor center with all the old mining equipment. Have to come back some time and visit it. Very nice area to hike. No real destination like a peak at the end of the trail, but very pleasant to walk through the woods.
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Jul 08 2022
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 Joined Nov 15 2005
 Jackson, CA
Empire Mine State ParkNorthern, CA
Northern, CA
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toddakTriplogs 577
Hiking8.00 Miles 1,000 AEG
Hiking8.00 Miles   3 Hrs      2.67 mph
1,000 ft AEG
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Very nice wooded, shaded, multi-use trail system in mixed pine and oak. Historical area also looked high quality from the outside (not open until 10am).
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Jun 14 2010
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 Joined Feb 12 2002
 Gold Canyon, AZ
Empire Mine State ParkNorthern, CA
Northern, CA
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AZLOT69Triplogs 2,215
Hiking9.50 Miles 757 AEG
Hiking9.50 Miles   5 Hrs      1.90 mph
757 ft AEG
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Outstanding collection of mining artifacts. This mine, the richest hardrock mine in California ran continuously from 1850-1956. Partial entry into the mine is included. Everything is just as it was-in the office areas journals and books are still on the desks. The adjoining trail system of fourteen miles is a joy with plenty of tree cover.
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