K-23 WINGATE METAL DETECTING CLAIM

LOCATION

RIVER:Klamath River

COUNTY:Siskiyou County

STATE:California

Located 6.8 miles downriver from Happy Camp, there is a big pull off parking area on the river side of Hwy. 96, directly across from Forest Service Road 15N32. Hike or drive .2 miles up this road to find the trail head on the right side. We have a claim sign posted at the trail head. There is room for one or two vehicles to park directly across from the trail head. Follow the trail uphill to locate a large old hydraulic mining area on several different levels. Watch out for poison oak along the trail. The trail requires substantial physical exertion.

PROSPECTS

Members have had great luck in finding gold nuggets all over the hydraulic area using metal detectors. Rumor has it that one member did well up there using a drywasher. But this is unconfirmed. It is a very large area and it is reasonable to assume that it has not all been covered well with detectors. Therefore, the prospects are good for finding more gold nuggets on this claim.