Brooklyn Mine is a former mine located in a remote area just north of Joshua Tree National Park. It takes some time to get to the Brooklyn mine. It is 17 miles away from the nearest paved road (Pinon Road in Joshua Tree). The dirt roads headed out are all washboard and will rattle more than your teeth. This former gold mine was first established in the late 19th century. It is located in the former Dale Mining District, which was once among the most productive gold mining areas in California. In 1899 it…
