The Joker mines are long-established gold mines that have produced thousands of ounces of gold. The mines closed down in the 1940's and never returned to their former production and glory. This is an amazing collection of lode and placer claims that cover the entire workings of the Joker Mines. 4WD is required to access the property as there are swaths of private property and the roads to the mine are very old and overgrown. There is easier access that can be negotiated with private land owners. The mine and camp buildings are not visible from the road and you need to know where you are going to get to these workings. The claims contain 4 historical buildings that are remnants of the original mine workings. These were re-purposed in the early 1980's when Marathon Mining built the Pilot Plant and they have been left mostly untouched since that time. There are substantial workings available for hydraulic mining, dredging or hand processing. With the significant amount of water availability, the sky is the limit. The adits can be reopened and the site has historically been permitted for hydraulic and dredging activity as well as milling activities. There is documented proof of gold reserves and production as well as notable gem quality garnet. At the height of the early 80's Gold Rush, when gold shot up to $800 per ounce, Marathon Mining dedicated hundreds of thousands of dollars to build a mill and processing facility to work the Joker Site. Their work, samples and information are all still available. Today, gold is over $1000 per ounce, making this claim a no brainer for anyone who is ready to start working it.