Lundy, California

Gold was discovered near the west end of Lundy Lake in 1879 in what would become known as the Homer Mining District. The town of Lundy was settled at the site and became famous for its scenic alpine location and the numerous avalanches that destroyed mines, homes, and even power plants, as well as taking many lives over the years.

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Lundy's located southwest of Bridgeport on the eastern slope of the Sierras between Tioga and Sonora Passes, my old stomping grounds.

While I've been to Lundy quite a few times and I do have an interest in exploring old mining sites, I've never climbed up to the May Lundy Mine to check it out, the reason being is that sucker clings to the side of a mountain at about 10,000 feet elevation and close to 1500 feet above the townsite. Just looking up and thinking about climbing up there made my lungs feel like they were on fire.