Exploring the Abandoned Big Horn Gold Mine in Wrightwood, CA

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@MichaelJohnson-wu6to 5 жыл бұрын

I live near here and in the 80's, when I was in High School, they had the road that is now a trail and you could drive up to the mine. There is only one steep section. There also used to be a room with core samples and dates you could access, don't know if it's still there. I also used to walk my dogs on the trail after they closed the road. Once the mine was sealed I never went back inside. I was there before the doors and seals were put in place. Thanks for bringing back some fond memories.

@akronred648 Ай бұрын

Was the room with the core samples part of the external structure or inside the mine itself?

@BrighamYen 3 жыл бұрын

Whoa that part where Drew was walking on that wooden plank with the steep drop into the abyss was scary AF!! Please prioritize your safety over trying to get the best shot for us! This was a great episode nonetheless!

@residentpotato6023 Жыл бұрын

Who cares about him? Don’t let anything happen to that hot poa Bethany.

@rockytop228 7 жыл бұрын

Another great episode!!! You win the BRAVEST Videographer Award for exploring the creepy mine!! I'm so thankful you survived with no incident!! And Yes, thank God no Earthquake while you were in there!! When's the next season start?!?

@residentpotato6023 Жыл бұрын

I wanna see Bethany’s love tunnel.

@88_TROUBLE_88 Жыл бұрын

Srsly? Bravest? There's sooooo many channels on this platform that will blow your wig back if this strikes you as especially brave in the exploration of abandoned mines.. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Jussayin'

@sethc4758 4 жыл бұрын

If you ever find yourself in the Black Hills of South Dakota near mount rushmore there are a bunch of abandoned mines, The coolest two are ingersoll and the etta mine they both have multiple tunnels and large open cuts. Ingersoll has a large 4 story building and etta has turned into a 100' deep lake inside the open cut, from the top it almost feels like a volcano with water inside it. The locals call the Etta mine "Hole in the wall" Because of all the tunnels carved into the sides of the walls of the open cut.

@OddityOdysseys 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation! It sounds like a great spot to check out if we're ever in the South Dakota area. :)

@bdv861 5 жыл бұрын

I used to go there in the early 80's and none of that graffiti was there. What a shame. Some people have no respect for history

@OddityOdysseys 5 жыл бұрын

Seeing graffiti anywhere is always upsetting for sure!

@MegaBait1616 5 жыл бұрын

Those A-holes even Tagged the signs to the mine. wtf ? Then they messed up the historical mine itself Unbelievable......What's going on in California ???? Where is the park rangers and police ????

@rachelkmckendry3583 5 жыл бұрын

People are mean sometimes (especially graffiti artists) I hate it so much and history is needed and loved especially by me

@MegaBait1616 5 жыл бұрын

@@rachelkmckendry3583 , I agree but having have to fly around our country for work California by far is the worst state. It's our state and country history. wtf?

@tracedog27 2 жыл бұрын

LA and the Justice system really screwed up in the 1980’s, fatally I’m afraid, when all this gangbanger graffiti bullshit really started in earnest. They should have rounded up all those gangbangers and gangbanger wannabes - NOT some of them - ALL of them and then liquidated their sorry asses en masse . Too late now. They’re an out of control menace now, and I’m sorry to say, nothing but vermin. Back in the 70’s and 80’s I hiked many of these same trails and to some of the old hidden places that this nice couple chronicles on their channel and none of this kind of graffiti existed back then. The smog was a LOT worse back then though :( Oh well. Sun some lose some. Sorry to rag. Enjoy the show and the hike. I really love this channel.

@patrickbarnes2617 5 жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel today. Love your content! Keep up the good work.

@ruready2rock856 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my God that would so freak me out! I would never go deep inside that mine. You guys are brave!

@keithjohnson5398 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing, no matter where you explore - everything's been tagged.

@jessepad3863 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for all these interesting episodes and sharing all the fun that you have making the videos.

@boxborolad 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos - interesting places, well researched, cinematography & commentary. I worked for JPL on projects in the 1970s, including a stent living in Pasadena & doing testing near Wrightwood. Love seeing that area represented. Keep up the good work!

@michaelracobs1956 7 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video guys. Well done

@adventureswithchristian6967 4 жыл бұрын

It's never a good feeling being in an old mine, but you guys kept going to show us. I had no idea that mine was there since hard rock mining wasn't worth doing in S Cal. Love your videos thank you!!!

@phonypony5.0 4 жыл бұрын

Christian man what's up where you been miss your up loads man.

@residentpotato6023 Жыл бұрын

I would love to be trapped in Bethany’s small space.

@kd5mtl 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, your A/V skills are on point! Awesome location too, cant wait to see more!

@tsuemcmahon9118 7 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Can't wait until next season!

@matinuskathundrrphukk3233 5 жыл бұрын

Glad I found this, just the kind of things I love doing, although further South , Anza-Borrego dessert and environs. Be safe , have fun , thanx for the vids.

@joefulton4603 5 жыл бұрын

Just watched all your videos, awesome!

@AnJah 7 жыл бұрын

I've been binge watching your videos and great job! Entertaining and educational plus so well produced. I hope there will be another season!

@OddityOdysseys 6 жыл бұрын

Currently working on the new season. Thank you for watching! :)

@elcomode 5 ай бұрын

07:11 - I feel it. This absolute silence. I was a mechanic in a coal mine. The floors/stages were between 800-1300m deep below the surface. In some old unused tunnels, far away from the mine-shaft, there was absolute total silence. Completely nothing and I mean really really nothing, just your heartbeat and your breathing. I would like to be in this state again. Far away from all the loud noises and everything around me. But all mines in Germany have been closed for ever.

@chappiehartz6857 7 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy the places you go, and the comedy mixed in.Fun and interesting, great work.

@68camarorsss33 6 жыл бұрын

Just found this channel and it’s AMZING!! You guys seems like great people and good tip at the end!

@harpsgrl 7 жыл бұрын

I haven't been there since I was a kid!!! I am going to have to go back! Loving your videos.

@OddityOdysseys 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, go back, indeed! Such a great hike and adventure. :)

@kentdavis6646 7 жыл бұрын

Great explore, love following your adventures. 👍✌

@OddityOdysseys 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lowkeyawherewolf3370 5 жыл бұрын

I live in wrightwood just about a 30 minute drive away. I’ve been to that mine so many times. Love it so much

@Liviticuss 2 жыл бұрын

I’d want to here from all the kids who were there and did the paint work...

@Dodgersmi 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video sone of the wood in the mine looked in good condition and loved the bit at the end about safety so many for get to pop that on at the end of videos and the bat was so cute to

@BeyondTheCompass817 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, serious kudos for a great season finale, you definitely delivered! I don't know if i would've been comfortable going that far in the mine. From Bethany's Tomb Raider-esque entrance into the mine to the bat just hanging around, this is probably one of my favorite of your videos. And very, very responsible of you to remind your viewers to let someone know where & when you'll be back from a remote hike. This simple precaution could make a world of difference. The only complaint is we'll have to wait what will feel like ages for Season 3 :{ Great Season, be safe and, oh yeah, bring back Pronunciation Dave!

@OddityOdysseys 7 жыл бұрын

We're glad you enjoyed the episode our friend! Thank you for sticking with us through this whole season :) We have a couple things coming up, so stay in touch! :)

@giuliom8520 7 жыл бұрын

Wow! Amazeballs!

@rh5563 2 жыл бұрын

Still one of my favorite episodes! You two are amazing! We love what you do. 👍👍👍 I just saw a notification for a new episode that was posted 7 days ago. Gotta love KZfaq and it’s notification issues.

@mmq9886 7 жыл бұрын

Another great vid guys!!!

@OddityOdysseys 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@cee128d 7 жыл бұрын

NOOOOOO!!!!!! You can't end the season this soon. What will I do on Saturday mornings till the next season begins.

@willow4051 5 жыл бұрын

SO INFORMATIONAL !!!!

@ferocontra2707 7 жыл бұрын

Wow! ⛰

@Frenchylikeshikes 3 жыл бұрын

Just went there today. Cool cool hike.

@naomidavis3665 7 жыл бұрын

WELL, in spite of the white knuckles (mine), this was definitely one of the most adventurous and thrilling Oddity Odysseys ever! The views, the mystery of what's around the next corner, the rotting wood......OMG! Brave explorers, and I felt as if I were along for the trip. Imagine the miners themselves, working to bring out even a tiny bit of gold and ever hopeful. Just like I was hopeful that you would make it out alive! LOL!!!!!! Thanks for a great season with one super adventure after another. OO is the best thing going. Keep up the excellent work!!!!!!!!!!! Fan base is growing. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@drfunkstaable 3 жыл бұрын

What I like is that I can see something on TikTok about a hike that looks interesting. I come on here and find my two favorite explorers have already been there. 🙌🙌

@from1978 7 жыл бұрын

Great episode guys!! Thanks for the entertainment.

@OddityOdysseys 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@scottwatschke4192 5 жыл бұрын

I explored there 30 years ago and there was a large room 3o feet tall deep in the mine.

@peggycarlyle6409 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Super creepy!

@janettamcgee8124 5 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@slufoot77 7 жыл бұрын

Loved this episode :) I love all the episodes tho lol.. I'm so sad it's over :( You guys should do some stuff in Kern county where I live , there is all kinds of cool stuff around here. One of my favs is silver city ghost town in bodfish, they do lantern tours and ghost walks.. Can't wait till next season, until then love and hugs guys ❤️❤️❤️ I've said it before and I'll say again, you guys need a tv show!!

@OddityOdysseys 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kendra! But don't worry, we aren't going too far away ;) Thanks for the suggestions! We would love to branch out a little for season three.

@gordonbell580 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for fine video

@fambam991 4 жыл бұрын

Good episode I like it

@gogatorsandeagles 5 жыл бұрын

12:10 Its an ore shoot. When miners would find gold or other ores like coal or iron they would drop it down that slide into a mine cart on the lower/main level.

@the2pygotts518 5 жыл бұрын

Cool

@agm6095 5 жыл бұрын

You two are very brave to go in the mine. Anything can happen inside, and how do you find your way out after going through so many shafts.

@Brian-bq8tj 6 жыл бұрын

When i went to visit that mine i had to hike while it was snowing!

@OddityOdysseys 6 жыл бұрын

Brave soul, you are!

@kenbrown438 Жыл бұрын

What we need is a "HIKING MAN" annual event to rival "burning man" ; that would really be "cool" !!!!

@jessehiggason 6 жыл бұрын

It didn't stop producing gold. There is still gold inside Baiden Powell. Just costs more then its worth to retrieve it.

@richardhoover4471 5 жыл бұрын

Cool episode! Have you explored any of the old mines in the vicinity of Big Bear?

@brillblonde6705 5 жыл бұрын

I thought I'd watch this episode again after a long while, and I enjoyed it even more than the first time. You two were very brave, or crazy, or both, to enter this mine and explore as far back as you went! I love this episode. It's a piece of history that is unique to CA. You can imagine the miners coming and going, the sounds of the cars, the rocks in the chute....awesome. How scary and dangerous it must have been for them! Thanks for this great episode!

@ericscarburry8527 5 жыл бұрын

Don’t go in without proper gear and protection. Do as I say not as I do

@kayla-yt6xf 5 жыл бұрын

Wutttt???!😂

@dragonl0l 5 жыл бұрын

Hi old man

@420cleaner2 5 жыл бұрын

That spot you were standing at 10:00 min through caved in last time i went there. It was about a 10-12 foot drop. But other explorer's dug a hole that leads down to the connecting tunnels and even dug an exit hole on the other side of the mine. The holes are extremely small and sketchy. On the outside of the mine on the way up to the door avoid touching or using the metal to pull you up the hill to the mine entrance. Its barely hanging on to the mountain.

@matthewlum9737 3 жыл бұрын

I went there yesterday on some amateur spelunking with some friends and I can confirm the area before the elevator shaft is collapsed with only a rickety, loose piece of wood to cross. Definitely had an overwhelming feeling that the mine was very delicate while we were in there.

@lazyskull7949 5 жыл бұрын

You guys have a lot of courage. No support beams? No chance of me going in one of these.

@Donaldperson7 7 ай бұрын

It’s great place to pan for gold in the streams! Take materials around the tracks and pan it?

@vvarietyshow 7 жыл бұрын

What a great episode! We are definitely going to check this place out, amazing

@yeahthatshouldwork 5 жыл бұрын

11:45 not sure which of you is editing but NICE!!

@ejones610 7 жыл бұрын

Another cool Odyssey....great video guys.

@jimwjohnq.public 5 жыл бұрын

Is there nothing safe from taggers?

@charlesbrown1392 5 жыл бұрын

Yah need a metal detector?? Have you ever panned for gold on the San gabriel river???? There is gold there!!!!! 😎🤓⚒⛏

@williamlawrence5455 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to take a push broom and sweep out the mine just imagine all the goal that had to travel across the floors to sweep it out I bet you would find gold lot of work low that would be cool

@mikejohnson8792 9 ай бұрын

Nope, nada, not happening! 😅😂 Thanks for the adventure. Cuz that is the only way I would ever see it! 😅😂

@ewelmo3921 5 жыл бұрын

Once upon a time there was a stamp mill, right on the edge of the dropoff near the mill building outside. I guess it fell off.

@KieraBey 5 жыл бұрын

12:25 Ore chute. Check out Exploring Abandoned Mines and Unusual Places' channel, he and the team have a lot of interesting and informative videos.

@mybackhurts7020 5 жыл бұрын

Wow last time I was up there wasn’t blocked off

@colbystearns5238 3 жыл бұрын

2:45 I just went to the mine today and went the other way at first since the other sign was etched out and I thought the mine gulch trail would either lead to the mine or have another way back to the other trail. It wasn't until I ran into some other people who said the mine was at the other trail on the right of the fork that I had to turn around.

@OddityOdysseys 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Colby! We went back a couple of weeks ago, and indeed, the sign's condition hasn't fared too well since we made this video. We'll be releasing another video soon that shows what you run into if you take the Mine Gulch trail. Glad you were able to make it out okay! Did you go inside the mine?

@WorldWideWell 2 жыл бұрын

Super fun hike to Big Horn Mine. Here is another short video on the hike with some tips: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pMWEZrqV1J-5hYU.html

@Kennerunderground 3 жыл бұрын

They’ve definitely had to have repaired that bat bar after this video has been posted. Looks like a neat place though!!

@OddityOdysseys 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Owen! We went back recently and will have an update video (most likely next month) to release that shows Big Horn in its current condition. :) Stay tuned!

@Kennerunderground 3 жыл бұрын

Oddity Odysseys Oh cool, thanks for the content!

@10kados52 5 жыл бұрын

"even if its cold outside it doesnt matter. yeah cus the sunlight never reaches it"

@tedwpx123 5 жыл бұрын

Where did you guys stash the gold you found

@andyfletcher3561 5 жыл бұрын

Really like you guys' work. You've shown me several things I had no clue of and brought back some memories too. Bethany...You are genuine bad-ass..Gorgeous too.

@rversocal8889 4 жыл бұрын

Ok, you guys are cool

@davidmolina487 5 жыл бұрын

The tailings of the mine might contain a good amount of gold

@kevinhagberg1648 7 жыл бұрын

Mount Lowe Remains would be a cool video

@OddityOdysseys 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion! We're always looking for new places :)

@hectoryanez6449 7 жыл бұрын

I love you guys. Hope you guys come back soon. Great job. You guys are the best

@kenbrown438 Жыл бұрын

OMG , what happens if your flashlight batteries run out !!!!????

@wolfiuhmmm 5 жыл бұрын

At least ya guys got out of there easily

@tommcelroy6975 10 ай бұрын

This is like a real mine. 😅

@Donaldperson7 7 ай бұрын

I would camp there overnight a couple days!

@jackrogers9320 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a great channel!!! Subscribed!

@Squintillions 3 жыл бұрын

Bethany looking like Lara Croft with those boots and pants. This was cool to see, I’d be too nervous to go in there myself.

@Donaldperson7 7 ай бұрын

It’s called a sawzall with blades!

@mathewkelley7885 5 жыл бұрын

I like you guys videos, hate the state you are in though

@Idahoguy10157 5 жыл бұрын

At some point the amount of extractible gold bearing ore versus the value that the gold could sold for made it not worth it. That doomed the mine

@coltsuperocean10 7 жыл бұрын

...again, very good work...how do you find these places? Looks like Yosemite in places.

@Donaldperson7 7 ай бұрын

Shit if I knew about that when I was a kid I would have been up there all the time! Plus I lived in ElMonte for a couple years. I use to camp at clear creek it was just like being in Yosemite park ! Only place in lower California that even looks like it!

@myraisshort7208 7 жыл бұрын

my claustrophobic was threw the roof in this video

@OddityOdysseys 6 жыл бұрын

Myra, we miss you! :)

@kalanix51 6 жыл бұрын

The family went yesterday. Was pretty intense inside.

@jessybee1389 6 жыл бұрын

kalanix51 Any advice or tips? Going with the kids tomorrow, they are 9 and 6 years old and have hiking experience. They want to go the mine!

@kalanix51 6 жыл бұрын

Jessy Bee awesome! It’s s great hike. My boys are 5 and 10. Some parts of the trail is washed out and very small and on the edge of some hills. Hold hands! climbing up into the actual mine entrance is kinda dangerous. If you actually go inside I suggest bringing very good flashlights. It is pitch black dark inside.

@kalanix51 6 жыл бұрын

Jessy Bee also watch every step inside. Water and random holes that seem to go down very deep.

@jessybee1389 6 жыл бұрын

We live in the desert, so we go to devils punch bowl and Joshua tree often. I've heard the trail is easier than the devils bowl so I'm hoping it will be. We have head lamps, flashlights, and I think going just in the entrance of the mine will be an adventure for them. Thank you for the tips, I will be super vigilant of where we step.

@kalanix51 6 жыл бұрын

Jessy Bee oh yeah with that kinda experience you won’t have any issues. Just the inside is crazy haha. Have a blast.

@lupitaochoa9068 Жыл бұрын

That's about 1,700,000$ today, so I'm guessing they were sad it ran out.

@meestirbig3083 11 ай бұрын

I have watched a number of these videos and I sure enjoy them. I like how they work together to make an entertaining visit to some place interesting. However, I do have a couple of observations. Every time I watch these videos Bethany always has numerous I love LA tank tops. She must have an endless supply. NUMBER 2 How come that boy doesn't marry that girl. I've been watching for several years and I keep wondering when she will wear a ring. They have two cats together, that should be enough to get down on one knee.

@sweetvonbettie1 2 жыл бұрын

yeah nope , the potential that caving in .is a nope for me , but thanks for taking the risk for us! lol

@bethbabson913 5 жыл бұрын

Shame it's tagged. I prefer to leave mines as is on trails. Especially if fees.

@MvRcscIsM 5 жыл бұрын

The most valuable element is californium

@MvRcscIsM 5 жыл бұрын

Gold isn't even close to being the most valuable element. The only reason it's "valuable" is because it has a resistance to corrosion and Californium is valuble do to the fact it is highly radioactive more so than uranium or plutonium. And that my friends, is a fact.

@mikieson 5 жыл бұрын

some Indiana Jones stuff..:) "he no nuts,....HE crazy"!!

@OddityOdysseys 5 жыл бұрын

You'll definitely want to tune in to our Mojave desert episodes now that you've mentioned Indiana Jones. :) One of our favs!

@scotts5308 5 ай бұрын

Platinum is worth more.

@bruceaisher 6 жыл бұрын

"We don't recommend you breach these bars and actually enter the mine without the proper gear and protection" Right, so is that why both of you just went in there without helmets and proper headlamps, wearing jeans and shirts. Your knife wont do you much good when the tunnel gives way, love.

@OddityOdysseys 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly! We don't recommend you do it the way we did it. Thanks for watching!

@bruceaisher 6 жыл бұрын

Oh right, sorry I misunderstood what you meant! Thanks for the video, really love what you guys are doing and the effort you put into the production :)

@nhcharmedone 5 жыл бұрын

The bat's are cute, them I can handle, spiders on the other hand, yuck lol

@yogalandawellnessyolandati7654 4 күн бұрын

Drones aren’t allowed in wilderness areas 😮

@zzanatos2001 Жыл бұрын

You guys make me nervous. Mines are so dangerous. In addition to cave-ins and deep pits, some of them have bad air that can suffocate you. Be careful.