Need info on Newhall placers

[Yellow Hammer]

Has anyone worked the placers around the area? Thinking about going up there soon.

[OmegaMan]

Some of the guys at keen mining supply know about this place.
The only thing I have ever found their is Bullets, lots and lots of Bullets.

[goldinmypan]

I tried to pan gravels from whitney cyn at the end of San Fernando rd. and did find a couple of specks. That was before I struck oil. Probably from a spill from one of the oil pumps on the hill side. Was a ***** getting my gear cleaned up.

[Yellow Hammer]

Some of the guys at keen mining supply know about this place.
The only thing I have ever found their is Bullets, lots and lots of Bullets.

I wish lead had a spot price of 940.00 I would be rich.

[hugesrvfan]

I live in the area and along Boquet Canyon Road into the Angeles Forest, there have been success. I don't pan, only MD, but I have a lot of info on the area.

[Yellow Hammer]

Hugesrvfan,

I was up there Thursday and wanted to play in Texas canyon. Turned off Bouquet Canyon Road and got as far as the solar panel and the road was washed out. Went to go the back way but the gate was locked. Went to Dry canyon but the gate was locked. Everything was locked. So I ended going to Standard hill. What a waist of time do they every open the forestry gates? I don't pan only MD.

[hugesrvfan]

They use to open the gates but since the past couple of years with the major fires we've had, they keep the gates locked.

[pegleglooker]

hey gang,
OK.... First PLEASE let me say that I did not see Yellow's post until about 11PM. But we talked and at midnight I agreed to meet him AT 5:30 AM..... AHHH maybe I like to this waaaaayyyyyy too much, and anyways I was about 15 minutes late . But we headed out to the old toll road in hopes of finding some old coinage or I will be the first to say that I am a clearcut rookie when it comes to MDing, and I was TRULY grateful for the tips that Yellow gave me. We first hiked up the old road to look for the toll spot and MAN what a BEAUTIFUL canyon...





It didn't take long for Yellow to find a suitable place, and under the old 1920's asphalt, there was the original wood plank road. We hunted for hours, looking for the remains of the toll house and home but no luck.... The only thing that came of it was that Surferjoe or Yellow Hammer earned a NEW screen name.... Please say hello to ( drumrollllllllllll ) MR. 22 !!!! There is simply NO man alive, who would dig so deep, and so long, just to enjoy the mythical powers of the 22 caliber casing !!!! YOU are MY HERO !!!!





After that, we tried to find the other tollgate but again no luck. We did manage to locate what appeared to be lime kiln Not sure, any ideas ??





After a stop at Lost Lake, and a run on Lone Pine looking for mines ( we found a couple mining something white just like at Dos Cabesas in the desert ). We then had a little lunch and headed up to the Texas Cut on Lytle Creek. Texas Cut was a hydraulic mining operation that was stopped due to environmental issues back in the late 1800's.


Lost Lake








After that, we headed home with a HUGE haul.... although we did not strike it rich I had a GREAT time out.... Thankx again to MR 22... I mean Yellow Hammer, I learned a lot about MDing and ha d a GREAT time....

Our Haul





Thankx
PLL

[Got_4by4]

Great photos! Some times it's the history and the experience you find instead of monetary riches. Sounds like you had a fun hike.

Steve

[Ant]

Keep fooling with Yellow Hammer and you'll find gold. If it was easy I we would have all of the gold dug up by now, or I should say there would be no more gold left.

Cool post and thanks for the neat photos .

[Yellow Hammer]

Hey PPL,
Had a great time I just wish lead and brass was 1000.00 spot price we would be rich. LOL. I think we did about 10 miles yesterday but it was a blast. Here are three more pics. I like Mr 22 that's funny. Hey PPL you need to post my 1 1/2 ft deep hole this way I can show the power of a minelab P.I. detector for the none believers.

[pegleglooker]

hey gang,
I know of NOONE, who would spend soooooo much time, digging to the " immense " depth of the Minelab, only to find a 22 casing. Mr 22s dedication to his craft is absolutely " certified " ( if you know what I mean ) I know, I hear you saying " Hey PLL you're NUTS!!!! Noone does that !!! "..... Well here's the proof.... and I rest my case....

PLL






and if we had enough time Mr 22 may have gone this far....

[BruceHuffington]

Hey Yellow Hammer,

I like that pick you carry with you. Can you tell me where you got it... I'd like to get one myself.

Thanks

- Bruce

[Yellow Hammer]

Hey Yellow Hammer,

I like that pick you carry with you. Can you tell me where you got it... I'd like to get one myself.

Thanks

- Bruce

Hey Bruce,
You can get the pick from Rob Allison at www.nuggethunting.com