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Surprise Mine

Abandoned FactoryModerate difficulty● Red hazardCalifornia

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Site typeAbandoned Factory
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.2664, -117.4705
Difficulty · ModerateSome effort — hiking, navigating fences or rough terrain.
Hazard · RedSerious hazard — structural collapse, contamination, or active security/arrest risk.
Light todaySunrise 06:12 · sunset 19:33 (local) — golden hour is the first and last hour of that window
Conditions today79–100°F · 0% precip chance · wind to 20 mph
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