Directions to Dry Creek Mill Site (meet-up point)
- Travel about 37 miles north of Wells, NV on U.S. Highway 93.
- Take care on this stretch of highway. There are limited passing lanes which can ‘bunch-up’ traffic and cause folk to make unsafe passing maneuvers.
- After leaving Wells, cell service will be intermittent.
- Turn left/west at the O’Neil Basin Road turn-off (Coordinates: 41.587873, -114.795333, Google Maps pin).
- If traffic is not suitable for this left turn, please continue driving and turnaround in a safe location.
- Turn left onto the Dry Creek Road/CR 756, you’ll see an arrow/sign for Big Ledge Mine.
- The speed limit on this road is 35-mph and there are cattle grazing open range with lots of new calves.
- Drivers are responsible for taking care to avoid cattle and drive slowly in areas with cattle.
- Travel for approximately 10 miles on the gravel road and you’ll come upon a mill site with the office trailer.
- Note that you’ll lose cell service just before the mill site.
- There is Wi-fi available at Dry Creek Mill Site and at the Mine Site.
Here’s a Google Maps pin for the Dry Creek Mill Site, for back-up. Please use the written directions above. Google Maps or Apple Maps will usually take you the wrong way. These apps tend to find a shorter route, but the roads are not suitable for travel. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Steel toe boots required. Hard hats and vests can be provided if you don’t have your own.