Off Road Exploring: Brooklyn Mine & Gold Standard Mine in Joshua Tree

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6 жыл бұрын

We go off-road and explore two mines in under 10 minutes! In this episode of Offroad Exploring we take The NotARubicon to the Gold Standard Mine and Brooklyn Mine near Joshua Tree National Park. In the video we show you exactly how to get to these old mines, how rough the road is and what you will find in the mines. GPS coordinates are also provided in the video.
To get to the Golden Standard and Brooklyn mines we took Old Dale Road in Joshua Tree National Park to the Brooklyn Mine Jeep trail, and follow it up into the wash, about 14 miles from Pinto Basin Road. After passing the Rose of Peru mine, we continue another half-mile to the Gold Standard Mine, then on to the Brooklyn Mine.
A vehicle with 4 wheel drive and high clearance is required to get to these places.
Note: We are not mine-exploring experts however we have been to both of these mines previously with guides that are very experienced mine-explorers so we are familiar with these mines. In general, exploring mines can be dangerous. Never enter an abandoned mine that you are not familiar with and never allow children or pets in or near abandoned mines.

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@Mantripping 6 жыл бұрын

That "scary hill" at Brooklyn Mine almost claimed my 4Runner er Toyota's 4Runner (press vehicle) when I had a tire slip / complete blow out of my tire. Wasn't fun having to change a tire at the top of the hill but at least I made it :) After watching your video though I sort of regret climbing on that "pink mud" and kicking stuff around. How no idea that was cyanide! :) Love your videos, would love to explore with you guys sometime.

@Tunaslayer1 Жыл бұрын

Please consider making more Jeep adventure videos. I totally understand why you went the radio direction, but, I found you because of your "better than a Rubicon" content....And I own a Rubicon..HAHA! I would love to go out with you on a trail ride , as I am also in the Inland Empire. Based on your radio videos, I have a UV-5R +plus for monitoring and emergency use only. I expect my my GMRS license any day, and will buy what mobile unit you recommend.

@PF_ROB 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, thanks! I don't think I'd ever enter an old mine without having a tether to the outside world. It's crazy to think that the men that worked those mine no doubt knew them like the backs of their hands. Good call on the pressurized air lines. I wouldn't have guessed that. GodSpeed Randy! Thanks for the upload

@3jsoneb 6 жыл бұрын

Why doesn't this channel have more subscribers? You guys are awesome man! Great videos as always!

@gabrielmartinez3171 3 жыл бұрын

You can stay out of the wash keep going straight and you come out on top of the hill at 1:11

@jftureson 2 жыл бұрын

It's closed up!!!! 😢. I went in may2021 and went inside the mine. Just went today apr2022 and found a steel welding grate at mine entrance. Sorry folks. No more fun

@chrisvalentine9735 2 жыл бұрын

Out of all your videos I this kind the best. Entertaining and informative.

@AZWESTSIDEWHEELERS 6 жыл бұрын

What a great video. The map part and gps coordinates showing where to go is very helpful. And what a cool mine. Another awesome video.

@mr.bluegrass9723 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always. Thanks for sharing.

@WFORacer 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always will add this to trails to hit this spring.

@Allhisranch 3 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing! Great video. Thanks

@jerryofalltrades1653 3 жыл бұрын

Man I’m a local Coachella Valley desert boy been here for quite a few years off road but over the last year I’ve gone into over landing loving it with my tundra been watching your videos and taking my family out on a lot of the cool trails I’d like to Be a part of one of your crew runs if you ever have anything coming up in the Coachella Valley or anything in Southern California really I’m all over the San Bernardino Mountains and everything else would love to gain some knowledge and some other perspectives and broaden my horizon honestly love your videos love the content it really has any problems with the best productions I have watched for over landing or anything to do with the trails here in Southern California you’re doing a great great job

@Raptor-gd6sk 3 жыл бұрын

Seen other videos from these places but yours is the best.. subscribed

@larescats 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a Very well put together video I’m ready to get in my Jeep and go

@southeastjeeps3744 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video!! Looking forwarded to hooking up in July when we come out from Florida!!!

@tonygomez6162 6 жыл бұрын

Looks like a lot of fun. I live close by. I need to go soon!

@macphestozoo3885 5 жыл бұрын

Been to the cabin many times... nice to go with buds and just camp out for the weekend. My two cousin went all the way down that 100 shaft. I’m not that crazy 😜

@StrictlyPlinking 6 жыл бұрын

Yup, another great vid for sure.

@jesseplz 6 жыл бұрын

Notabad production, good job on the video. Thank you

@NYC-WRX 6 жыл бұрын

awesome video as usually

@KRConnection 6 жыл бұрын

Very Great!

@the_bencredible 4 жыл бұрын

Seen you out there on Gold Crown Road yesterday (2/15/2020) while our group was headed to the Brooklyn Mine.

@geoadventure996 4 жыл бұрын

I plan to go there - maybe soon. Five hour drive for me from LA

@HaseltonT 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been listening to your GMR ass videos. But I don’t know how I haven’t stumbled across these. I love these videos man it’s almost nostalgic for me since I grew up at the capital Camp claim in southern Nevada. I think you should get back to some adventure videos but with the humor and overall VoiceOver vibe and quality of your newer videos. I think that would be a hit.

@outlaw9232 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video! When I lived in So. Calif. I used to hunt and explore old ghost towns and gold mines. This was great to watch. Please tell me you took the "big scary hill climb" on your way out! :)

@TheNotaRubicon 6 жыл бұрын

Been up and down the 'big scare hill' many times - and even though we initially planned to avoid it this day, we ended up taking it out.

@outlaw9232 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thank you for such an informative video. It brought back some memories...

@jameschurch3930 4 жыл бұрын

Just wondering with all the ore chutes where are a adits that supply them?

@dannydivine7699 Жыл бұрын

I just don't see myself going in those mines!!!

@AllTerrainFamily 6 жыл бұрын

Nice, we're coming down there for our spring break. Think it'll be too hot in late march?

@TheNotaRubicon 6 жыл бұрын

One man’s “too hot” is another man’s “just perfect” .. but it’s not usually bad at all in March.

@KyleOnBass 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video! Would a 2WD truck with locking rear diff and lots of clearance be able to do this run?

@TheNotaRubicon 6 жыл бұрын

PROBABLY.. not a lot of loose spots and the clearance will help but dont go alone!

@Barnettdan99 Жыл бұрын

7:25 Love the duct tape on the ladder... LOL

@mikewarren671 2 жыл бұрын

Joshua Tree said they were in the process of closing about 40 abandoned mines, for public safety.

@izharweaver9515 6 жыл бұрын

great video, can a full size 2500 make it through?? 4x4 with leveling kit and 35 s?

@TheNotaRubicon 6 жыл бұрын

We’ve had full-sized trucks up there before. They got a few scratches but they made it fine.

@matthewshealy9513 3 жыл бұрын

Going to be doing this trail on Saturday, anything one should worry about? Looked fairly easy from the video.

@TheNotaRubicon 3 жыл бұрын

Biggest thing to worry about is the temperature! Be sure to take a lot of water and dont go alone.

@matthewshealy9513 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNotaRubicon Thank you! Signed up for future trail ride notifications, hope to make it out soon!

@mwanny6850 3 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend wearing a helmet?

@justinid.4784 5 жыл бұрын

Do you have to enter the park itself at one of the official entrances to get to old dale road and the mines?

@TheNotaRubicon 5 жыл бұрын

You can enter via Cottonwood Springs off Interstate 10, Berdoo Canyon in Indio (the fun way!) or Old Dale Rd/Gold Crown Road off Hwy 62 in Twentynine Palms and not have to go through any gates or pay any fees.

@eddyizm 3 жыл бұрын

Where's the GPX? I don't see it on the website?

@Goldwing48 2 жыл бұрын

Do you ever stop and do any metal detecting at any of those abandoned ruins?

@TheNotaRubicon 2 жыл бұрын

We've thought about it. but these places are covered in old nails, beer-tabs, and other trash so it would be a challenge.. Many of the sites are also over 100 years old so I dont think we're allowed to take anything.. the ones INside Joshua Tree Park you can't take anything regardless of the age..

@itsjessyforreal 6 жыл бұрын

Can a full size F150 do this? 4x4 Lifted and proper M/T tires, I know it can handle the terrain just wondering if it would be too wide for some of the road at the end.

@TheNotaRubicon 6 жыл бұрын

might not want to go up that hill to get out, but we've had other full size trucks up the wash with no issues.

@michaelsardegna4910 Жыл бұрын

Is this still the biggest mine you've explored in california? Me and some friends really love doing this as well and are looking for some crazy cool underground mines to explore. If you ever would like someone with more balls then brains to go into the places you don't feel comfortable with we are your guys

@ofsaintss 4 жыл бұрын

I have inputed the coordinates on Google map but they show at a different location compared to the map you show. I will be in the area in December and looking forward to this. Example, to make a left into the wash you have 34.018076, -115.676876, when entered this is above the location you show on map. Instead If I drop a pin at the left turn the coordinates are 34.018054, -115.676718 for the left turn into the wash. Could I be doing something wrong?

@TheNotaRubicon 4 жыл бұрын

When I put both of the coordindates you've listed into Google Maps, they both come up within a few feet of each other - at the wash. you basically follow the road to the left, instead of straight up the hill.. even if you did follow the road straight up the hill, it meets back up with the wash at Rose of Peru Mine about 1/2 mile away.

@Ryan-pg7uo 5 жыл бұрын

Could i do this in a ram rebel?

@TheNotaRubicon 5 жыл бұрын

I have no idea of the capabilities of a Rebel, so can't say..

@jeanyves2007 5 жыл бұрын

how can we follow you so i can join you guys for your next offroad?

@TheNotaRubicon 5 жыл бұрын

We try to do at least one public run per month, and usually schedule runs 3-5 days in advance. You can see our schedule of upcoming events here: www.notarubicon.com/events/ and you can sign up for email notification of new events here: www.notarubicon.com/eventreg/

@bobfish3176 6 жыл бұрын

a prize for anyone who can guess how many times the word of the day "adit" was mentioned lol

@rjeepster8640 3 жыл бұрын

I have camped there many times. Be careful if you camp in the open cabin with the flag on it make sure your tents are zipped up and all belongings are inside the mice from the cave behind it are rampant they will get into everything even if you string it up and hang it on the walls they climbed the walls and eat my bananas ha ha ha next time I’m bringing a BB gun!

@juanl710 6 жыл бұрын

RANDYYY HEY MAN SOO HOW DO I GET THERE FROM DOWN TOWN LOS ANGELES RANDYYY AND HELLO TO THE NOT A RUBICON CREW💪💪👌👍👍

@TheNotaRubicon 6 жыл бұрын

Take Interstate 10 to the Cottonwood Springs Road exit and turn left.

@juanl710 6 жыл бұрын

Heey NOT A RUBICON ALWAYS AS USUAL THE BEST VIDS I LIKE 4LO VIDS AND THE VIDS U MAKE HOW I GET THERE AND AND AS I ALWAYS ASK U CAN MY FJ WITH ONLY REAR LOCKER AND LIFTED 3 INCHES CAN MAKE IT OR NOT I HAVE FRONT END OPEN I ONLY HAVE REAR DIFF LOCKERS

@TheNotaRubicon 6 жыл бұрын

Your FJ would make it up here fine.. Just dont go alone just in case!