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. Be sure to take a photo of yourself in front of the mine, so you can show me you were there.
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. |