Working seasonal drainages or gorges?

[AU_Solitude]

Working seasonal drainage's or gorges?

So fairly new to prospecting but have been doing an enormous amount of reading, love all the knowledge to be gleamed from the threads on this site as well. One question I have, however, and it is probably area specific is what are your experiences as far as working gorges or seasonal drainage's/ravines that flow into known gold producing rivers/waterways?

Should I look for certain geology? Quartz, etc? Or in your experience is it a waste of time?

Reason I ask Is I came across what I believe is a very old coyote hole style mine shaft in a crazy steep area above a gold bearing river, however I don't see any quartz or other indicators of gold within this gorge/ravine?

I didn't have the equipment to worm my way in (or protection from wildlife, big enough for a Mountain Lion to fit in) but I would be willing to bet that nobody has worked or seen this since it's construction - completely obstructed from view and I only happened to find it after taking a fall.

The sides of the shaft make it clear its man made, I just find that it is in the oddest of places, and don't want to waste my time or risk my safety accessing this if it is unlikely to pay off in any way.

Geology appeared to be granite and maybe slate - shaft is unobstructed and is deeper than I could see with a one LED headlamp.

Input is appreciated.

 

[Jeff95531]

Well done 63! You know we all preach to stay out of trouble. You however were the one wise enough to tell him what to do if he ignores warnings...which we all have done in the pursuit of gold.