Mine Shaft – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
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...
Trail Facts
Overview
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.
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Mine Shaft – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve”: 1,495 m, 145 m of climbing and 157 m of descent, elevation between 907 m and 952 m, time 00:30:21. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.20647, -113.34838 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 21 miles (34 mins driving)
Directions to Trailhead: From St George, head north on I-15 for about 13 miles and take exit 22 to Leeds/Silver Reef. Head north on Hwy 228/Main Street for 2 miles and take a right onto 900 North (there is a sign indicating Red Cliffs National Conservation Area). Follow 900 North for about 4 miles where trailhead is located and marked with a sign.
Trailhead GPS: 37.207126, -113.343623
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