San Diego Backcountry and Eagle/High Peak Gold Mine Tour
***PRINT OUT THIS PAGE AND BRING IT WITH YOU TO THE FIELD TRIP…THIS PAGE CONTAINS IMPORTANT LOGISTICAL DETAILS, INCLUDING DRIVING DIRECTIONS...
Eagle/High Peak Mines
$10 fee for tour
Mine Website: http://www.homeofourfathers.com/lisbeth/journal2jan2006.htm
To bring with you on the mine tour: clipboard, pencil/pen, digital camera.
Assignment: Take the mine tour (plan to take notes during your tour). Following your tour, please write a 3-page paper (double-spaced, 1-inch margins) describing your experience. Note: you must take a photo of yourself in front of the mine, so you can show me you were there.
Please submit your paper/photos to dsbarrie@yahoo.com. Include your last name, class and day(s) your section meets, and assignment name in the subject line (e.g., Barrie, Geol 100 MW, Alt Field Trip).
Driving Directions to Field Trip Meeting Spot:
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From San Diego, take I-8 East for approximately 30-35 miles, past Viejas Casino. Once you've passed the casino, start watching for signs to Julian.
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Several miles past the casino, watch for the I-79 turnoff (Japatul Valley Road)...exit I-8 onto I-79 (Japatul Valley Road).
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At the bottom of the exit, turn left onto Japatul Valley Road (I-79).
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Follow I-79 North, through the Cuyamaca Mountains, all the way to Julian.
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At the "T" intersection of I-79 and I-78 in Julian, turn left.
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In about 1/4 mile, turn right onto C Street. Follow the road up the hill. Look for signs to the mine, which will guide you to the mine entrance.