Burro Schmidt Tunnel
A 0.5-mile mining tunnel in the Mojave Desert, dug entirely by hand over 38 years by William 'Burro' Schmidt, who never used it for its intended purpose.

šŸ“œ Historical 0.5-mile mining tunnel in the El Paso Mountains, northern Mojave Desert.
šŸ” Dug by hand over 38 years by William 'Burro' Schmidt, completed in 1938.

Why Go

šŸš¶ Walk through an impressive hand-dug tunnel
ā›ļø Witness a testament to human grit and determination
šŸžļø Explore a unique historical site in a remote desert landscape
šŸ“ø Great for unusual photos

Why Avoid

āš ļø Remote location, unpaved roads, 4WD recommended
šŸ”¦ Flashlight required inside the tunnel
šŸš§ Ongoing ownership disputes and vandalism issues

šŸ…æļø Parking

Free roadside parking available.

šŸ—ŗļø Location

Burro Schmidt Tunnel Road, Randsburg, California, United States.

Last updated 8 days ago

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