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The Reward Mine, Owens Valley California
This is an abandoned mine between Lone Pine and Independence, California.
During our visit to the Alabama Hills (movie making area) the adventure teams of the club make a night run deep into the Reward Mine.
The mine is deep enough to drive into if your rig is lower than 6' 10" near the lower beginning. Many of us aired down to give our vehicles more clearance.
We don't recommend doing what we did because it is dangerous. Although the mine appears stable there are definitely areas of collapse visible throughout the mine.
If you don't heed our advice and decide to drive into this abandoned mine you should understand the risks, plan for contingencies and never go alone.
Enjoy!
The Reward Mine, Owens Valley California
This is an abandoned mine between Lone Pine and Independence, California.
During our visit to the Alabama Hills (movie making area) the adventure teams of the club make a night run deep into the Reward Mine.
The mine is deep enough to drive into if your rig is lower than 6' 10" near the lower beginning. Many of us aired down to give our vehicles more clearance.
We don't recommend doing what we did because it is dangerous. Although the mine appears stable there are definitely areas of collapse visible throughout the mine.
If you don't heed our advice and decide to drive into this abandoned mine you should understand the risks, plan for contingencies and never go alone.
Enjoy!
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