Flooded Gold Mine Insanity in Northern California!

Where do you take a person who has NEVER explored an abandoned mine before but really wants to? You take them to a flooded, abandoned gold mine, of course!

Drew, who is totally new to abandoned mine exploration, joined me for a day of underground exploration and documentation in northern California. We hit-up two big abandoned gold mines that were major producers back in the late 1800s and since. The first mine in the video crushed over 9000 tons of ore during its first year of operation! That's a lot of ore! The second mine in the video was reported as having nearly 10 miles of tunnels and was actually two large mines connected by a single tunnel. Nowadays these two large gold mines are abandoned and flooded with cold water. This is our hike to and exploration of the accessible workings of these two fascinating abandoned mines. Enjoy!

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[AbandonedMaine]

The history of the Pine Tree/Josephine Mine and its founder John C. Freemont is now up!

[ttorrr]

abandoned mines are full of traps, bad air, sharp objects, and dangerous explosives...
OP: *LETS GO CHECK IT OUT*

[enviro-techservicesco]

That's responsible mine exploration. Using H2S and Oxygen monitors and deciding to stop when it's too flooded. Sign me up for the next tour.

[aliennnjoe]

you should do a live stream ive always wanted to see the whole hike to the time and everything in the mine just raw unedited video

[paigelee]

I find exploring mines is so interesting thank you for sharing ❤️😊✌🏻

[Big_John_C]

Justin and Chuck will be jealous, they seam to love those water filled mines... thanks for sharing another great site Frank!

[astralvirgin]

Hi Frank! Another awesome video of another awesome abandoned mine! I'm very happy you're adding more mines to your adventures, you're the one who got me interested in them, thank you! Looks like Drew was having a great time and I hope you were too!! Take care and stay safe out there!! xoxo

[Paulman]

Walking in flooded tunnels gives me the shits, just can't do it, I feel like I'm going to fall down a shaft any moment. Love your videos, stay safe.

[reloaderspr]

Great video Frank! You continue to give a historical view of mines that no one else does. Keep ‘em coming!

[blackiceberrys]

I have this dream every year where my mom drives me to this mountain with my friends at night and we explore these abandoned sewer tunnels that leads to a giant gave and this looks exactly like it

[D_S_]

Been a subscriber for ~3 years. I'm genuinely surprised that you haven't gone missing on some of these remote areas. Even more so considering you've experienced paranormal activity on more than one occasion.

Are you familiar with David Paulides' work? I notice that you carry a SPOT beacon on your journeys, do you also carry a firearm?

Love the content by the way. I live in Southern California and plan on joining the NPS out of Sonoma later this year. I dream of being able to do the sort of things you do here on this channel; can't stand city life.

[nickrogers]

That was cool looking metal door for over 100 years old. Cant wait for the return. Another great video! Thanks for the great content .

[dancjr]

As usual it’s a fantastic video, it’s a shame conditions didn’t allow for further exploration that day. I was impressed with the old equipment outside the mine, I had no idea IR has been around that long. Thanks for sharing, stay safe.

[Geenalee]

Bar's and Bar's of Gold Behind those Metal Doors

[UKAbandonedMineExplores]

I went to explore a mine the othe week.  Was told that we wouldnt need our caving suits as there was no water.  Before I knew it, we were upto our navals in water, in jeans and jumper.  Nice to see you do one with water in for a change.

[keekap]

Great video. Glad we could explore with you. Can’t wait for the next video

[zacharyroach]

damn, be careful walking through that poison oak!

[Tom-cyem]

Good video guys thanks for taking us along.

[seant]

Your lucky im awake late so I can see this before bed ❤️ been waiting all day!

[stevetabor]

Crazy to think of the work involved day in an out an man power love to have some of the old equipment as yard decoration cool stuff as always be safe