This “mountain” glitters in the sun, thanks to the small crystals that freckle its slopes. The mountain is actually an old selenite mine. It’s still deeded to the mine owners, though it’s managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Site typeAbandoned Factory
Coordinates36.9785, -113.4647
Difficulty · ModerateSome effort — hiking, navigating fences or rough terrain.
Hazard · RedSerious hazard — structural collapse, contamination, or active security/arrest risk.
Light todaySunrise 05:55 · sunset 19:19 (local) — golden hour is the first and last hour of that window
Conditions today77–102°F · 2% precip chance · wind to 13 mph
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