Contact Mine Trail is a 4.2 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Pinto Wye, California that offers scenic views and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is accessible year-round.
birding
hiking
nature trips
walking
views
rocky
scramble
no shade
no dogs
Bring plenty of water. There is no shade along the way. About two miles each way, start early. I give this one a four just for the old artifacts. There are better mines in the park but this one is well worth checking out. Also recommend is the Pinto Wye Arrastra in this general area, although that one is more difficult to find.
Trail that starts in a very sandy wash basin for first .6 miles slight incline. Then trail winds in and out of the hills. All ascent to the mine summit. It was an ok hike. Great views the entire hike which was awesom.
Three stars because it was just ok.
Rated hard and I would say it was more considered moderate
The summit was cool seeing the mining tools left.
Brought plenty of water and still used it all. 3L bladder plus 32 oz juice. Great spot to enjoy a snack at summit.