Climbing Out Of Goler Gulch, Part II...

As the drone continues its climb out of Goler Gulch, you can see the trail that heads north west, into Last Chance Canyon. 

I launched the drone from a spot right at the southern edge of The Narrows, which, as stated previously, I was not going to negotiate alone. 

Perhaps some of my readers, who have 4WD vehicles, would be interested in a group expedition to the spot, one day. 

Goler Gulch: The Narrows...

At the north end of Goler Gulch is an area that is known as "The Narrows."

I was alone this day, so I didn't want to attempt the drive through The Narrows.  So, I used my DJI Phantom 4 drone to probe the area.

As the drone climbs out, the vastness of the El Paso Range becomes apparent.

Old Airstrip near Garlock Road...

Here's a still photo of the old airstrip; notice the vehicle, which gives one an idea of strip's width. 

This airstrip is probably an old training runway that dates back to World War Two.  Local lore has it that Chuck Yeager would land here in order to hunt in the El Paso Mountains. 

Today, the airstrip is the domain of off-road drivers.

Mojave Ruins- Goler Gulch...

All rights reserved.  DJI Phantom 4 (https://www.dji.com/phantom-4) image by Scott Schwartz.

Here is an aerial view of Goler Gulch.  The trail which heads diagaonally to the left, takes one into Last Chance Canyon.  Note the abandoned cabin, which is to the right of the trail.

Climbing Out Of Goler Gulch...

See my previous post regarding the area's history.



Notice the crumbling building foundation on the right.

Benson Camp Mining Ruins, Filmed By A Drone...

Mojave Desert mining...

Below is an aerial view of Goler Gulch, which is located in the El Paso Mountains. 

Golder Gulch is so named for John Goler, who stopped in the El Paso Mountains to water his horses.  According to legend, he saw some gold nuggets lying on the ground near the spring that he'd stopped at, but he didn't want to stick around.  He was afraid of hostile Indians.  So, he gathered what gold he could, left his rifle planted in the ground to mark the spot, and he continued on to Los Angeles, with plans to return. 

However, he was never able to find the spot again.

A section of Goler Gulch.
Photo by Scott Schwartz. 
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