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Mine Wash Village Site |
Book Reference |
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Description:
Excavations have revealed that the native Kumeyaay people used
this site and the surrounding areas during late prehistoric
times for food procurement, stone tool manufacture, ceremonies,
and winter/spring encampments. There are many morteros to
be seen in the area. As with all archeological sites it is
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Difficulty: This is an easy area to explore.
There is no trail but you can scramble around the large
boulders. |
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Directions: From
the Tamerisk Grove Campground turn left on Route 78, go 6.9
miles to Mine Wash Road (on the right), drive back the sandy was
for 1.6 miles to the village site. An interpretive sign marks
the spot. |
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The Pictograph Trail |
Book Reference, Map & Directions
Hiking in A-B
V.1, page 96
Weekenders Guide, pages 25-26 |
Description:
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Difficulty &
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Directions
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Morteros Canyon |
Book Reference, Map & Directions
Hiking in A-B
V.1, page 95 |
Description:
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Difficulty &
Distance Although this trail becomes difficult, with much
bouldering, you only need to go .2 of a mile to arrive at the
site of a Native American use with large boulders and many
morteros.
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Directions:
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Hornblend Canyon |
Book Reference, Map & Directions
Hiking in A-B
V.1, page 100 |
Description:
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Difficulty & Distance
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Directions:
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State Park Visitor Center |
Book Reference |
Description:
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Difficulty &
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