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Hikers will enjoy exploring the ruins of Ryan Ranch which originally supplied water to Lost Horse Mine. Keep a sharp eye out for the old pipes and a water tower. The walls of Ryan Ranch are said to be "made of gold" because of the tiny bit of gold left in the adobe used.

Short Walk: The site can be accessed by a short hike on the Ryan Ranch Trail.

Family Friendly: Kids will love exploreing the ruins.

Gem Type: Historic Site
Shared by:
Isaac Bozeman

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Dec 28, 2022
Rosie Betenbaugh
Dec 29, 2021
Johan Wu
14:33
Mar 3, 2021
Tom Herr
Short walk next to campground of old Adobe and mud brick buildings. Relaxing walk in desert.
Sep 15, 2019
Allison K
Oct 25, 2018
Tom Hutchinson
Oct 25, 2018
Ciara Jennings
Oct 15, 2018
Ryan Dunn
Cool and easily accessable adobe ruins. There's been a bit of vandalism here unfortunately =(.
Sep 3, 2018
Luis Ramiez

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