Sluicing on previous expeditions. Photos: Brian Winter.

 

Date:  Saturday, December 16, 2017.

Destination:  Cajon Pass, two hours driving east of San Diego.

Organized by:  SPMA

Contact:  Brian Winter, (619) 787-8458

Reservations:  Formal reservations not required, but it's a good idea to contact Brian regarding possible last-minute changes of plan. 

What To Expect:  December's outing will be to Cajon Pass to teach and show fellow and future prospectors how to set up a sluice box and improve your panning skills. Everyone who attended this particular outing in the past has had a great time, and all found gold to take home.

Cajon Pass is about 2 hours away from San Diego and Brian will be meeting up at three different places to gather people for the trip north on I-15 to Cajon Pass.

1st meeting point – Walmart Parking lot off of Aero Dr. at 7:00 am. Also, the same exit for Fry's Electronics.
2nd meeting point – JC Penny's Exit 27 E Via Rancho Parkway about 7:30 – 7:45 am.
3rd meeting point –Exit 119 Sierra Ave/Little Creek Rec Area, AM PM Gas station, about 9 am. (This will be the last place to get food and water, because our place to pan and sluice will be 12 miles away.)
Continue up the I-15 to Exit 124 Kenwood Ave. Make a left turn, and go under the overpass to stop sign. Right turn at stop sign, (Cajon Blvd) and go about 4 miles. There will be a parking area on the left under trees by the Blue Cut Monument.
If the Exit 124 is closed for road construction, go up the grade to exit 129 Cleghorn Fire Rd. Make a left turn, go under the overpass and make a left turn, go about 5 miles or so, and just after passing Swarthout Canyon Rd., the Blue Cut Monument will be on the right side of the road.

What To Bring:  Bring your shovels, picks, sluice, pans and a couple of pails.
Wear sturdy boots. Bring an extra pair of shoes and socks, a towel, and toilet paper.

Pack Your Own Lunch:  Bring your own lunch, snacks, extra water.

Weather:  Be prepared for changeable weather. Dress in layers, and bring a jacket for warmth.

Safety:  Do not lick the rocks, stay away from rattlesnakes, use bug spray, be aware of flash floods, be extra careful, team up with a buddy and don't get lost.

REMINDER:  Please help preserve the natural environment and pack out what you pack in.  Let's leave it clean for the enjoyment of others.