The run back along the ridge was quick …. you know how the exit of an area always seems to take less time than the run in… this was the case today.
I reconnected to road 375 right below Monumental Summit. from there I started my way west, dropping in elevation towards the Stibnite drainage. RD 375 from this point is in really good shape… an easy ride.
As I enter the Stibnite Mine area I notice a few sign boards along the road side. The boards tell the story of the Stibnite Mine from it’s early days and through the proceeding decades.
There are a few remnants within the trees, but nothing of any significance. I continue on ….
Modern day activity is present at the mine … I can hear the faint sound of running equipment and the company operating the current exploratory and reclamation project has areas of concern gated off. The main road through the site however is open for public travel.
I continue about a 1/4 mile down the road and on my right a large pit opens up into view. There is an observation platform built along with additional information on the pit. Evidently this is the pit from the old Stibnite Mine along with some of the old remaining buildings.
With the pit in my rear view … .I continue my backtrack towards Yellow Pine.
… then connecting with Rd 413, Johnson Creek Rd
