Silver Lead Spring: I almost missed it, but here it is on a small hill just above the wash

Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping and Hiking, Spring 2009

Mid Hills campground hike to Eagle Rocks, Wildcat Spring, Chicken Water Spring and Silver Lead Spring (Day 4)

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A bright-red firecracker penstemon is always a welcome sight in this often-beige landscape

Date: May 27, 2009, 15h10

Silver Lead Spring: I almost missed it, but here it is on a small hill just above the wash

Contaminated water is flowing out of an old mine hole; I wouldn't touch it with my water filter. The purple desert four o'clock flowers at the left of the photo don't seem to mind the dirty water.

Date: May 26, 2009, 17h12

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