TRAIL SUMMARY

Mine Shaft is a short trail within Red Cliffs Desert Reserve outside Leeds.  The trail can be accessed from Babylon Rd where there is a little pull out along the bend for about two cars to park.  There is no sign but a step over through the fence can be seen.  The trail runs for about 0.4 miles until connecting with Historic Babylon and Little Purgatory.  This area was originally used for mining silver and there are ruins/remains of these mine shafts before the path descends towards Historic Babylon.  The hike used to be considered a part of the East Reef trail but was changed to Mine Shaft for a little more clarity and to be easier to find.  Overall this is a small and short trail that descends or ascends (depending where you access) to connect Babylon Rd to Historic Babylon trail.  There are ruins of old silver mines but ultimately there isn’t much to this trail.