Tungsten Mine Trail 534
Access: Northern Terminus: Boundary Trail 533, near Tungsten Mine. Southern Ternimus: Chewuch Trail 510, near confluence of Chewuch River and Horseshoe Creek.
Route Description: Trail is mostly on sidehill and along creek bottom in second growth lodgepole pine forest. Upper portion of trail has some meadow areas.
Highlights: The International Boundary Survey crew discovered the tungsten mineral deposit in 1898, and claims were located in 1906-08. The mine was most active in 1915-18 and has changed hands and opened and closed several times since then. The last real activity was in the 1950's. Today, several buildings, the old 10-ton mill with a Humphrey Spiral, and miscellaneous mining debris are all that remain. There are nice views of the surrounding area. Camps with horse feed are available 1 mile north of the mine near Apex Pass.
Specific Hazards/Difficulties: Due to its popularity and past use the area around the mine has experienced a lot of impacts. Please do your part by not adding to them. Please pack out all garbage, extra food and supplies, do not leave things at the mine.
Length: 6.2 miles/10 km.
Season: June - September.
Maps:
USGS: Bauerman Ridge, Remmel Mtn.
Green Trails: Coleman Peak.
Restrictions: Wilderness use restrictions apply.
Trailhead Facilities: Northwest Forest Pass required.