W6/SD-183 – Goat Mountain

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This summit is very close to my cabin in Landers, and I’ve always wanted to hike it. Generally, I’m pretty worn out from working on the property to do anything like hiking though.

Goat Mountain was mined for gold as early as 1914. There are still places along the trail where you can see the mine shafts. The trail the top of the mountain is well defined, where I can only assume mule teams dragged carts of ore up and down. The hike up is relatively easy, however, it’s very rocky. The summit offers sweeping views of the surrounding desert. At the summit, I called out on 10M, and 2M without success. 20M and 40M was working well. Thanks for all the chasers!

https://sotl.as/summits/W6/SD-183

Total distance: 2.25 mi
Max elevation: 3664 ft
Total climbing: 815 ft
Total time: 02:17:08
Download file: Goat_Mountain.GPX

Date:11/09/2020 | Summit:W6/SD-183 (Goat Mountain)

TimeCallsignBandModeNotes
17:44W7H014MHzSSB59 57
17:45K9VD14MHzSSB55 32
17:46AK4AT14MHzSSB55 33
17:47KC5OLC14MHzSSB59 53
17:48K8LJG14MHzSSB55 33
17:48WW7D14MHzSSB55 43
17:49N0WAE14MHzSSB55 44
17:59WB6POT7MHzSSB59 45
18:00W6DT7MHzSSB59 44
18:01KE6GLA7MHzSSB55 43
18:02WU7H7MHzSSB55 33
Trail to the top. I’m assuming this was a bit more clear when there was mining activity.
You can just make out my van.
One of the mine shafts, which a engine of some kind pushed in.
From what I gather, crystal grippers love goat mountain.
Looking down, Landers in the distance.

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