Short rides on dirt

OK then. We decided to a suite of dirt rides since it was Labor Day weekend and the last place we really wanted to be was on the main roads.

So, off we go for a quick jaunt up to the old Caribou town site. This 'ghost' town had been the home of some 5000 souls and the Caribou Silver Mine. Now, it has just a few ruins from the late 1800's.

A very nice ride up a fairly well maintained dirt road, with occasional stretches of bedrock peeking through is rewarded by spectacular views. We were surprised to find the trees changing color so early in September.









And then off to Sawmill Rd...



This one shows the real steepness of the road. With sharp drop offs. No pressure. Really.












Back to Apex...


It turns out that the cemetery (the Catholic one) has a number of interesting gravestones.

This one is Woodman of World.





A complete section of Italian graves. So many people died young in the mines...




And this structure we thought might be a tomb, but perhaps its for holding the lime?



Rest in peace yea brave miners and families of yester-year



Nevada City feels like it should be alive and yet there's one family house that I could see

















Well - shoot! This is supposed to be pic #1, where are trips often begin.







Someone's skid lid...



Just 1.8 mil. A bargain.