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Mount Diablo Mine

Abandoned FactoryModerate difficulty● Red hazardCalifornia

1863 underground cinnabar (mercury) mine, and present contaminated site.

Site typeAbandoned Factory
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.9017, -121.8768
Difficulty · ModerateSome effort — hiking, navigating fences or rough terrain.
Hazard · RedSerious hazard — structural collapse, contamination, or active security/arrest risk.
Light todaySunrise 06:27 · sunset 19:53 (local) — golden hour is the first and last hour of that window
Conditions today63–89°F · 0% precip chance · wind to 11 mph
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