Nobody Explored This Abandoned Mine for 150 Years Until We Dug it Out!

It FINALLY happened! We found and dug out an abandoned mine that had been eroded shut for 150 years. Inside we encountered oxygen deficient air, inclined shafts dropping to unknown depths, rubble-filled tunnels, and a possible ghost!

I met up again with Nick and Traci from the Miner49er YouTube channel for a couple more explorations in the wilderness. One of the mines I had researched for this trip was supposed to have been a very extensive one with workings on multiple levels. After an arduous hike to reach the mine, we were dismayed to find the entrance totally eroded shut. Bummer! Being that the mine was last worked in the late 1800s, Mother Nature has had lots of time to slowly fill in the portal with soil and rocks from higher up on the steep hillside.

While we three sat outside the mine’s portal and took a break in the brutal sunshine, Nick and I looked at each other and realized that we were thinking the same thing: Let’s go move some rocks and see if we can gain entry! I knew this was going to be a longshot because I’ve attempted to dig out a few mines in previous years and have never been successful. Nick and I weren’t even sure where to begin digging without knowing exactly where the top of the tunnel arch was. So we blindly picked a spot that looked like it might be in the general area of where the tunnel was, and within five minutes of removing rocks and dirt with our hands, we made a small hole through which we could feel cold, musty air blowing out at us! Once we saw that, Nick retrieved his collapsible shovel from his backpack and we began digging more eagerly to open up the portal. An hour later we had made a hole big enough for us three to slide down the erosion pile and into the mine! It was thrilling knowing that nobody had been in this mine for 150 years and that we were the first ones to enter it and document it on video.

For those of you interested in the paranormal, I realized after I got home that I caught another strange light that appeared in a tunnel that I was filming. The scene starts at 10:11 in the video. At 10:33 as the clip is fading out, you can see what looks like a small white light that appears on top of the rubble pile next to the left hand wall as I’m looking down the tunnel. This is the second time a strange light like that has appeared in my footage while exploring abandoned mines. It’s probably just some kind of anomaly, but it sure is intriguing! Please let me know what you think.

I hope you enjoy this unique exploration of this pristine, undisturbed, historic mine that was devoid of the modern garbage, immature graffiti, and the other hallmarks left behind by other explorers in other mines.

**If your viewing device can handle it, be sure to watch this video in stunning, 4K resolution!

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[JohnParavantis]

Quite frankly, this is the most fascinating and fun video I have seen on YouTube in quite a while. Bravo and thanks!

[dryxeyes]

It’s crazy to think that the view you were looking at in the beginning of the video was almost the exact same thing the people that dug that mine saw!

[mittwinstead]

One of the best old mine videos on YouTube.

[johnsmart]

Thank you very much for this very impressive video, it was great that you managed to get the mine open as quickly as you did. As you rightly pointed out, the rock had impressive array of colours throughout the mine. I am sure that you felt it a great honour to be the first to traverse the mine since the last miner left it, we are certainly grateful that you shared this experience with us.

[johnlewan]

I wish I was still out there exploring those mines. That's amazing you found the entrance. First people in over a hundred years, I'm so jealous. Thanks for sharing Frank, stay safe.

[murielvaillancourt]

Thank you, Frank for this new discovery of a long time sealed mine. It must be impressive to be the first to enter after a century! This mine seems small but is on three or more levels. It was even scary for the miners to go up or down these dark ladders. They were very brave and had such a rough life. Their past is still roaming in this tunnel.

[SidetrackAdventures]

Wow, what an incredible find. Being the first people in there in over 100 years is amazing. That wood looks to be in amazing condition, especially when compared to that rusted metal on the door.

[astralvirgin]

Hey Frank, glad to see your upload this morning! Is it me or have you been AWOL for a while? Anyway what a cool find and glad to see you, Nick and Traci exploring together...you all are my favs! Looking forward, as always, to the next awesome adventure! In the meantime, be safe out there and take care!

[katherinekinnaird]

That was a crazy find! Hi Mr. and Mrs. Miner49er. Thanks for thanking us along. Stay safe.

[FrontSideBus]

Re: the view at the start. As somebody from the UK, I always find it amazing at just how large the US and how a lot of it has absolutely nothing in it!

[kimbra]

Way to go Nick and Tracy for digging that one out. Wow the colors in there were beautiful. Looked like sulfides, cinnabar, lead and silver. It would be fun to see y'all go down to the lower levels. But you might want to wait a few days to let that mine air out.

[Carolb]

I like the videos you do with Nick @miner49er, always good to have company when exploring a mine you are not familiar with. Must be a great feeling going into a mine which nobody has been infor 150 years. Awsome. ❤😊👍

[paisliesplace]

Wow how fantastic! So lucky that you and Nick dug where you did. That would be such an amazing thing to step into a mine that has no foot steps, that no one has been in in a century or so! Thank you for sharing! Safe exploring Frank!

[ABANDONED_UNDERGROUND]

That must have been quite the satisfying experience revealing the entrance! I noticed this mine was void of modern litter, that's a great find! You, Nick and Traci need to get back there one day after letting the mine "breathe" for a bit and try those ladders! Maybe the ghosts will be set free as well! Great video, Frank!

[brucevanderzanden]

Great explore and well worth the time digging out the opening.
The colors are so vivid! Thank you!

[beverlyhanlon]

Beautiful. Thanks for the tour. Stay safe.

[metamech]

So glad you decided to make the switch with the camera...it's so much more beautiful! This was a fun one...more buried mines!

[Magic_Mike]

I have been excited to see this! Thank you!~

[jeffreyes]

The men who dug and chiseled that rock out by hand. It's mind blowing!

[rachelr]

Im in awe of you all for this, that was a lot of good luck and hard work .
Absolutely amazing and also slightly terrifying ! 🤩