One of these day I need to get out there... Butte Valley via Warm Springs Canyon See the vehicles below for more information. Just be prepared because there are no services of any sort for over 4 hours away at the fastest. Pack out others trash if you find any and never remove any historical items. Today you can find Josh out on the trail behind the wheel in one of his three different off-road vehicles. Cabin ruins at Willow Spring, 1978 45. Up on top of the Panamint Mountain Range rest a small mining town from a long time ago. They opened the minivan’s doors and inside was an American flag with “Butte Valley Stone Cabin” on it.
The locks are there to keep the animals out. If you plan on staying at the Cabins, make sure you have back up planned such as a tent just in case they are already taken. The cabin itself is built of stone with two windows overlooking the expansive valley down below. Thus, the next time you are visiting Southern California or looking for something near Las Vegas, plan a trip to Death Valley and check out Butte Valley. This cabin, also known as the “Geologist’s Cabin” is located in Butte Valley 4.1 miles west from the car's location in Anvil Canyon. At 16 he purchased his first Jeep a CJ 7 and by 17 was putting his first locker in it. The area is has been rather dry lately, thus you will not likely see any water.Lower Willow Springs Area. The Anvil Springs Claim includes the spring itself, the stone cabin immediately north of it, and an old three-stamp mill located in the northwest corner of the claim area.
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Cabin ruins at Willow Spring, Butte Valley, 1975 44. Joshua Noesser grew up in Southern California but has lived in different parts of the country during his young adult life. There were two metal chairs on the hill, probably for viewing sunrises and sunsets of Butte Valley! The trail heading to the west takes you to the cabins and Redlands Canyon
If you turn left again you will end up at Russell's camp. If you choose to leave the cabin with your stuff inside, leave a way for people to get in. You will dive into the old mining days of Panamint Mountains as you enter an area that was constructed back in the late 1800's. The right spur of this road takes you down to Willow Springs Canyon. This cabin is a shelter with … Also, just because there are locks, doesn't mean you get to take the key.
We heard coyotes howling at 5AM behind our camp site near Willow Spring. Currently, Josh is the owner and CEO of Nybble, an IT Solutions Company based in Orange County, California.
This hill is comprised of several different minerals making for vivid colors that have been trusted out of the earth in a sloping motion, thus looking like a desert zebra. There is an additional mining camp down Redlands Canyon.There is a small road that takes you to the base of the Stripped Butte. The cabin was built by Asa Russell aka Panamint Russ when he started working a nearby claim. The cabin is tucked back up a small valley to the left and can be easily missed. The trail is mostly dirt roads with some soft sand in places.Dirt and/or rocky road. Can be steep but with good traction. After nearly 3 different roll overs later and a half dozen intense waterfalls, Josh was hooked. Pack out others trash if you find any and never remove any historical items.
Usually, the cabins are available in Butte Valley because of the remote nature of the area.
It was Stella’s Cabin, two wooden cabins with tin roofs held by wire tied to boulders.
Becuase of the immense history, offroad enthusiasts have been visiting this unique wonderland for a long time, both enjoying its beauty and preserving it for future generations. Butte Valley (aka Butte Valley Road) is one of the secret off-road overland adventures of Death Valley. As Josh likes to say, he offers the only IT Company with the ability to provide services in extreme locations. Just be prepared because there are no services of any sort for over 4 hours away at the fastest.
The cabin was built by Carl Mengel, a German Prospector. The stone Geologist’s Cabin is usually taken first. This just might be the best 4wd trip you have or will ever take. The drive is pretty easy going and is a good trail for novice drivers in stock rigs.Q: Was driving into Willow Springs intentional due to some Germans? ***East Trailhead***
Below was another cabin.