Eastern Nevada Adventure Searching for Abandoned Mines

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This video was originally published as a multi-part series and has been remastered into one full length movie. I set off for an amazing adventure with some good friends to go explore the backcountry of Eastern Nevada in search of some ghost towns and old abandoned mines. There are hundreds of miles of trails in this region and it is full of rich history from the early 1900’s. We put our Jeep Wranglers through the test as we wheel in the low desert, muddy mountains and snow filled passes, look for epic camping destination and explore some old abandoned places.
I continue my trek deeper and deeper in the the back country of Eastern Nevada with my good friends who have been exploring this wilderness region for 40 years. Find some great camping spots, cook up so delicious camp meals, search for ghost towns, old cabins and abandoned mines and even make a quick stop into town for resupply. #nevada #jeepwrangler #overlanding
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0:00 Introduction
4:30 We Encounter Snow
12:08 Day 2
15:06 Delamar Ghost Town
20:09 Helena Historic Cemetery
24:56 Caliente Railroad Town
31:38 Day 3
35:55 Silver State Trail
38:49 Abandoned Mine
42:02 Pioche, Nevada
44:41 Abandoned Cabin
46:49 Brad's Cooks Dinner
50:12 Day 4

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@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

This video was originally published as a multi-part series and has been remastered into one full length movie. All new long format adventures coming soon!

@b2b111079 Жыл бұрын

Is this different trip from the one from A few days ago?

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Yes, that was in Death Valley, this is Eastern Nevada

@b2b111079 Жыл бұрын

@@TrailRecon I enjoyed that full length one tremendously.. will watch this as well .thx

@norcoredneck Жыл бұрын

When was this trip?

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

This was filmed in January.

@jh276 Жыл бұрын

that Coffee brewing/pouring/sipping part is ALWAYS my favorite in all your videos!!!

@lonniekruse5562 Жыл бұрын

you said 5.38 gears you got me with that. your on the right track, good job. rubiconer over and out

@martinklaus2203 Жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, and as always, thank you and Regina for your service!!

@Bren553Gaming Жыл бұрын

This is why I love living in Nevada

@fscottgray9784 Жыл бұрын

I have a winter house in this area. My grandfather ran this rail road route for many years as a engineer. When I am not in Idaho wheelin this is where I like to be.

@darklyte24 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, exploring with friends having a blast, eating delicious meals. Oh and thank you for your service, Marine Vet here.

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@stuartwilson5634 Жыл бұрын

It’s so great Brad that you are remastering these vids and combining them. Awesome job.😊

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoy it!

@christophersanders5007 Жыл бұрын

I lived in Panaca, NV for a number of years. I have been most of the trails you guys are on in my 1-ton Chevy square body 4X4 that I still own.

@jimmyj5099 Жыл бұрын

These are simply the best overlanding videos available. The filming the editing and the narration are top-notch. Thank you for putting such hard work into these videos Brad. 👍

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@wheel1775 Жыл бұрын

You’re spot on. There are other channels I’ve checked out and there really aren’t any that are as engaging as TrailRecon.

@tylerdinunzio9783 Жыл бұрын

“The story till now”has some awesome shots. Feels like your watching a movie

@justinarkell3812 Жыл бұрын

Very happy to click on the video and see it’s almost an hour!

@cobra12398 Жыл бұрын

Been to Delmar NV 2x. First as a kid in the 70's and once in the late 80's. Glad to see the cemetery has been preserved and restored. The rocks are very sharp and rough. Have good tires and footwear if you plan to explore.

@John-uo1qf Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the show! Given the temps it's no wonder you had Nevada to yourselves. 🥶

@californiasun5866 Жыл бұрын

Hi! Brad: My dad was a scoutmaster, but I never wanted to become a scout. Still, I often remember the Scout motto - Be Prepared! That is what you need to be thinking when preparing for a trip. Forgetting to fill the washer bottle is not acceptable. Being prepared is like being happy. You either are or you aren't. Too, I notice a lot of Jeepers and 4wd enthusiasts think they can go anywhere. My background is 2wding. I love going places 4wd'ers got stuck. And I drive right on through without spinning my tires. It is not so much your vehicle, but what you know how to do with your vehicle. I've also noted a lot of 4wd'ers don't carry chains. Again, that idea - they can go anywhere. When Jim was having trouble keeping from sliding off the trail in the snow, that was a good time to put chains on. I know 4wd'ers think they have everything they need. But it never hurts to carry chains. Even if you aren't planning to go where it is snowy or muddy. Brad, try just once with chains on the front tires of your jeep, and see how you can still get around in slippery situations. Once you realize that, think how much better your Jeep can go with chains on all four wheels when the going is slippery. Oh, one more thing. Do you know what causes wash-board roads? Driving fast on dirt roads! In fact when you drive fast on a washboard road, what you are doing is extending the washboarding. Haven't you noticed, when you go through an area of washboarding you've been through before, the washboarding is most likely longer that it was the last time? The next time you go on a washboard road you often frequent, put a marker at the end of the washboarding. Then check the length of it again on a later trip. Oh, I'm now a four year owner of a 34 year old Jeep Cherokee. But I still drive like I have 2wd. I only use 4wd when truly needed. And I never spin my tires if I can help it. Brad, don't forget, Be prepared!

@texastackycal7979 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a lot of fun 🤩 . Nice core memories !!

@autotek7930 Жыл бұрын

Honestly. A few years ago i would say i feel jealously when watching your video's. Now that I've grown as a man i feel happy for you living the kinda life i want. There's nothing more than i want than to be out exploring and building rigs. I don't wanna do my day job anymore which is a an auto tech in the insurance repair industry. It's very stressful and not reliable as in the work flow is never the same so my check varies massively. And then my rig being down for 4 months I've been extremely depressed and generally unhappy and stressed , i am happy for you and your family living this life and find great enjoyment watching your videos and living vicariously through what your living while I'm waiting on my new engine to get here. Thank you for sharing. It's getting me through these tough times

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that you're going through a rough patch and I'm glad the videos help. I know what it's like to go through some tough times. Being in the Navy for 26 years, I spent a lot of time deployed away from my wife and kids and some of my assignments were pretty stressful, like my tour in Fallujah with the Marines in 2006. And raising a young family on an enlisted Navy salary meant we often lived payday to payday. I knew I wanted a better life and I worked hard toward my goals (making rank) and kept a good attitude to get me through. What I'm trying to say is, if you aren't happy with where you are, maybe figure out how to set yourself on a different path and aim for the future you want. Hang in there buddy!

@awdgsx415 Жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving Brad and thanks for sharing! That dude with no tent... Hardcore camper!

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Jim is old school for sure! Thank you!

@cjleon1104 Жыл бұрын

We really enjoyed watching this in its entirety after Thanksgiving dinner Brad. Very enjoyable and such a good job with the editing. Thank you

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@GATORADDAM Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to see that you brought out the real Jeep. Last time the green Jeep kicked all your butts. Yeah, you were towing a trailer like an old man needing cushy comforts (lol), But still. This is way better. Awesome video!!!

@arlindomartins6430 Жыл бұрын

Awesome adventure. I have a Xterra nissan. Go, go Trailrecon. Bye Congratulations from Brazil.

@anthonygannon5461 Жыл бұрын

Love your Jeep, looks beautiful. Enjoy your video's very much. I can watch them all day.

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@geo15304 Жыл бұрын

Your attitude during the trip is awesome

@brentthibault3467 Жыл бұрын

Now that license plate makes sense!😂

@USNRET Жыл бұрын

My buddy and I went out to ocotillo for a day this past week and kinda got turned around on fish creek wash. (Wasn’t going to climb Heart Attack Hill). Found our way out and got home about 10:00 pm. Had a great time

@DawkinsPlays Жыл бұрын

2 things I’m sure of, your Jeep is muddy and you’re having a blast.

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Yes and Yes!

@kj4362 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Wish I was out there!

@BigFishOverlanding Жыл бұрын

Looks like an amazing time.

@dcosta1978 2 ай бұрын

Just found your channel and I’m hooked, not only your great shots but also your narration and how you take the time to educate everyone on all the history of your travels, you have a great attitude no matter what the challenges are, hope to see a lot more from you in the future

@savathyous1157 Жыл бұрын

54:02minutes it's not so long to watch. It's so amazing advanture to see the abandent mining ereas and landscape. This is my wish to be like you all brothers☺

@user-jp6it1bv4u Жыл бұрын

Delemar Ghost Town is awesome. Just North of Vegas and I went a month ago and didn't disappoint. Great history, buildings and views...

@joebr249 Жыл бұрын

I was a jeeper. Earned a ton of badges. I am now a Toyota owner and said bye to the jeep. I have to say I still love watching your videos. Not as much off-roading on the east coast.

@themightybrew3979 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos, and your appreciation of the beauty of the empty spaces. I also enjoy watching a fellow retired sailor take to the mountains for a second chapter. I did the same, it’s wonderful.

@blueduster74 Жыл бұрын

I was lucky to have several different friends like these guys over the years. I grew up in Vegas riding dirt bikes all over southern NV. Our neighbors were in their 60s and had grown up there. They showed us all kinds of hidden gems. I bought my first 4x4 in 1991 when I was a 18 yr old in the Navy. I was fortunate to hook up with some of the guys in Terra Del Sol. I’ve had the good fortune of meeting many others over the years to explore untold places from Baja to Moab and CO with. I’ve been to so many places over years but I bet I haven’t seen half of what’s out there.

@trailbosschrispayne5454 Жыл бұрын

That had to be the best cup of coffee

@bruceklassen8261 Жыл бұрын

That would be a bucket list trip for sure

@user-dm4fp6vp1m Жыл бұрын

喜欢吉普，喜欢你拍摄的视频！我也有辆2019款吉普牧马人，也会每年用一个月来旅行，最喜欢去云南、四川、西藏、青海等西部旅行，但今年出行新疆失败了😓因为疫情防控只能走到敦煌就返回了。希望疫情早日结束，继续去感受美好的大自然。

@ADVzac Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed seeing some ore of the camp setup and breakdown. It adds just enough to make the viewer feel as if they are right there with you guys.

@norcoredneck Жыл бұрын

Was watching another channel I respect (Dirt Lifestyle) and he does a considerable amount of snow wheeling. His technique is low air pressure and lockers off, plowing, backing in tracks and plowing again. He reserves lockers for when you need them to get unstuck. Seemed to work well.

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

I enjoy Nates videos and he gets after it in the snow!

@kriz18 Жыл бұрын

Love the videos!! As a chef I will say, never pre season eggs. Salt breaks down the protein in the egg and you end up with watery eggs. Having them pre-cracked is a good idea tho. Thanks for sharing

@SirEmoSushi Жыл бұрын

If you like the eggs in a peanut butter jar trick, you should try putting them in an old Coffee Creamer container. Easy to pour! We do the same thing with pancake mix if we bring it.

@blueduster74 Жыл бұрын

I did not know you were a fellow shipmate. I was in 90-98, HS-14, HC-5 and HSL-84. AWS in SH-3 and SH-60.

@redeyestlouis4651 Жыл бұрын

31:07 hahahah Man, thats one of the best parts of it all.

@TimRoyalPastortim Жыл бұрын

So much in my neighborhood... good reminder of how much exploring I still have to do! Next time you are here you should explore the Jarbidge Wilderness and The Ruby and Independence Mountains. P.S. I live in Spring Creek, NV at the foot of the Ruby Mountains.

@outerrealmz4036 7 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@CarlosGonzalez-dy3nz 2 ай бұрын

On this route, looking at so many old cabins, it would be good to stop a 9-two to camp for all those who follow that route.

@BiggyMak Жыл бұрын

Glad you guys are able to explore my home state. I've lived here in Las Vegas for 25+ years and I'm amazed that the amount of stuff you get to explore and uncover here are endless. Nevada was a mining state during the gold rush so you'll come across tons of ghost towns everywhere. I suggest exploring the north and some nuclear test craters in the vast deserts by Area 51. Good stuff.

@sadflandnav Жыл бұрын

Sweet

@robertmcmahon1221 Жыл бұрын

All very interesting, good music selections too. Also, you seem to be more relaxed, which is good.

@chux11379 Ай бұрын

Great gourmet chili Mac.

@trailbosschrispayne5454 Жыл бұрын

Sure do enjoy your videos. Especially the sierra tails.. Miss that place..

@alpin2007 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I was curious about that part of Nevada and I was planning to explore in 2023. Very informative.

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@keniaflores8881 Жыл бұрын

I was going to say, “am I having dejavú?” Now I see this is a remaster lol!

@garyflhpi Жыл бұрын

SIMPLY..... LOVE IT!!!!!!!

@PlutoSahara Жыл бұрын

These videos have been amazing Ty so much, great on sleepless nights I just got a 22 jl , I’m starting on my build and did a few things based on your video with the mechanic, ty

@TLOverlander Жыл бұрын

Half a million subs! Congratulations 🎊 Won't take long for the next half Mil, with your excellent channel 👍

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@CraigG21 Жыл бұрын

Wow - what an awesome trip! Thanks for taking us along.

@auduffer Жыл бұрын

Great video again, Brad--makes the wanderlust increase significantly each time I watch one of these!

@PlutoSahara Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@charleshicks3492 Жыл бұрын

And the best part; no people 🤩

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Not a soul for miles!

@charleshicks3492 Жыл бұрын

@@TrailRecon ::let’s go

@danielstevens3869 Жыл бұрын

Tonopah is pretty awesome supposedly a haunted town.

@Rusty.1776 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful country and beautiful fellowship. I've lived in the outskirts of Reno NV my whole life and i never get tired of the NV desert. I just got back from a quick solo overnighter to Smoke Creek Canyon. Thanks for another great video.

@desertdweller2902 Жыл бұрын

Our stomping ground. Great video!

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

You are lucky! Thank you!

@norcoredneck Жыл бұрын

Nothing like a good camp chili to warm a tent up! 😜💨

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Oh ya!

@Dyshof 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful movie, thanks. Those fenders are useless in this mud scenario 😁 Not everywhere is sand and rocks 🤭

@charleshicks3492 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic trails and dinners; the cabin; fire and chili mac; excellent;; stay safe😎😎😎😎⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥃🥃

@JourneyWithJana Жыл бұрын

Excellent as always. You are definitely the best travel vlog that I follow.

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@nevadasteve6186 Жыл бұрын

Brad, as you said earlier you played this video before. But even so it's great to see it again! Especially since its in my backyard! Living in Reno, I've been on alot of the roads and trails you showed today. Nice to see other people enjoying them as well. Especially a retired Navy buddy. Funny you mentioned you were a boiler tech before you became a corpsman. I was a machinest mate on an amphib ship out of Long Beach. Who knows we might have crossed paths either in the engine room or in the chow line!

@joeoutabout2947 Жыл бұрын

I have spent time in that area and absolutely love it. There are better charcoal kilns east of Panaca, if you ever get back out there.

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

I can't wait to go back and travel a bit further North next time... will be on the lookout for more kilns.

@edwinbonilla7986 Жыл бұрын

Nice!!!! Beautiful landscapes. When I was in the US (Chicago) I met this old man in a pawn shop and we were speaking and he asked me if I had been to the west, and I answered him no, I haven't. He said "you got to go to the west, the most beautiful places in the US are in the west". Your videos prove him right. Now, I got a question, how much you got to budget, let say, per day? Gas, food and other expenses included?

@goblin3810 5 күн бұрын

I got my jeep because I'm a professional real estate photographer and I have to go to places like this all the time. The subaru legacy was not cutting it lol.

@Ibitehardcore1 Жыл бұрын

Thought all of this was familiar 😊 Really enjoyed it all over again! Good work. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@billymasters11 Жыл бұрын

Love this part of the state. Mt. Wilson Scenic byway is another nice route to take.

@danielstevens3869 Жыл бұрын

I've driven right by on 93 before. Couldn't deviate and go exploring though. Hopefully you can go up to Oregon, my home state. And do some overlanding there.

@williamhart4418 Жыл бұрын

Re-run from this spring. I lived in this area for 9 years and explored thousands of miles of Nevada back country roads. This episode barely even scratched the surface of what NV has to offer the Overlanding community.

@bjnorton8029 Жыл бұрын

Loved it, these are some of my favorite places too! I visited Delamar and Bristol Wells twice this year. When you were talking about Delemar’s history I was bummed you didn’t mention anything about Silicosis-glad your buddy mentioned it. The cemetery is in pretty rough shape, a few idiots have used the grave markers for target practice. So many graves there have no markings, just an outline of rocks or a mound of dirt. Thanks for showcasing my knack of the woods!

@autoblog3922 Жыл бұрын

White Pine and Lincoln counties have more dirt roads through the mountains than anywhere else for sure.

@ramoneortiz Жыл бұрын

Great video Brad. As a resident of Nevada, and a new overlander, I took notes on a couple of locations that my wife and I want to explore.

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@artisticdriver4218 Жыл бұрын

Let It Snow🎉

@ccapp68 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video!

@alper_tunga1923 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Türkiye. I enjoyed watching. Thank you...

@thehoofersclub Жыл бұрын

Hanging out at Copper Top BBQ in Big Pine noticed that nearly all of the Jeeps driving by are caked in dirt, whereas nearly all of the Tacoma's driving through are lightly dusty, that's funny.

@sterlingmatsui154 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the Big Pine area and will most definitely be stopping by Copper Top next time I am headed through that way~After all, BBQ is the BEST grub on God's green earth...YUM!!

@thehoofersclub Жыл бұрын

@@sterlingmatsui154 Al is the pit master and manager. I bring Copper Top fat tamales from Ventura County and bags of my avocados. They feed me on my way up and feed me on the way down. Bring them food they normally can't get up there and they'll hook you up. I get the local discount because I take care of them.

@KN4TIN Жыл бұрын

You have the best videos! 👌

@RanchoTexano Жыл бұрын

Loving these remastered full length adventures Brad! You are a master storyteller

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Glad you like them!

@jasonfalcetta7157 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Really enjoy watching ur adventures. Ty

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@norcoredneck Жыл бұрын

Thanks for bringing us along.

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

You bet

@liveoak7838 Жыл бұрын

an empty peanut butter container also makes for a good pee bottle when you don't want to leave the tent. the large opening makes it easy.

@bretbarnett7997 Жыл бұрын

I love watching your adventures they’re awesome. I always like to watch what you have to say, and the way you do it. I love your positive attitude it’s contagious I wish more peoples were like you.

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jimlund9514 Жыл бұрын

This is the second time I've watched this video. One of Brad's best. Nice work!

@user-op3pc1nc7j 8 ай бұрын

Hi I am from India ilove this tracking like this so nice

@Dennis-zr3fb Жыл бұрын

I think a you tuber you would know in Aus has the perfect description for it, In Darkness We Find Camp. Never driven in snow don't think I want to, scares the crap out of me. You are like me I love old ruins, here you mainly find them more in the middle of Aus.

@kb6lcw99 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you CMC

@jonnyslick1980 Жыл бұрын

I love it when the JK gets to come out and play!!!! Great videos Brad. Thank you for the hours of entertainment!

@charles17508 Жыл бұрын

Wow cool country.

@steve-wu7jp Жыл бұрын

Good place for some trail bikes

@missingremote4388 Жыл бұрын

Wow

@tommytatom4304 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff awesome editing

@smokin4136 Жыл бұрын

really cool.

@tershiusmocke1566 Жыл бұрын

As i saw the 4 of you sit in front of the fore i realised, hold up, i saw this before. Then i saw when it was published and but it cant be… had to read the description to see what is going on. Thanx for the cool vids man

@steve337 Жыл бұрын

Great Remaster. Really enjoyed it!

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@soaringbob Жыл бұрын

I'm new to your channel, which I discovered when looking into 4Xe's, and now I'm quickly becoming addicted to these offroad adventures. Back in the day, the 70'-90's, I probably visited a few of your SoCal stops in my old (new back then) 73 Power Wagon. A Navy Snipe, then Doc, well that would explain the FMF insignia and CAR hanging on the garage wall. Thanks for your service!

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel and thank you!