The Golden Pony #3 – Unpatented Gold Mining Claim
Trinity County, California
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This Claim Has Been Sold
This mining claim was sold on October 28, 2025 for $4,000. Please view our other available claims or contact us about similar properties.
Claim Overview
Golden Pony #3 is a 20-acre placer gold mining claim positioned in one of the most mineral-rich corridors in Northern California. Situated just outside of Del Loma in Trinity County, this unpatented claim offers direct access to legendary gold-producing territory — less than 30 minutes from Weaverville, one of California's most historically productive gold rush towns.
Trinity County is home to major gold discoveries dating back to the 1850s and continues to produce placer gold to this day. This claim is in close proximity to the Trinity River system, renowned for its coarse gold, black sand deposits, and frequent pickers found by hand. If you're looking for verified ground in a proven location, this claim is the real deal.
Key Features:
- Located in Historic Trinity County – California's Proven Gold Belt
- Legal Description: Southeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 22, Township 5N, Range 7E, Humboldt Meridian
- Price: $4,000 – Full Ownership
What’s Included:
- 20-acre unpatented placer mining claim
- Legal mineral rights ownership under the 1872 Mining Law
- Filed and recorded with both the BLM and the County Recorder
- Notarized Quitclaim Deed included with purchase
- Paperwork and maintenance fees are current through September 1, 2025
- Ready for prospecting using pans, sluices, detectors, and small-scale equipment
Claim Location & Access:
Golden Pony #3 is easy to reach via maintained dirt and gravel roads off Highway 299 near Del Loma. The terrain is a mix of creek wash, slope, and forested hills — ideal for hand prospecting, metal detecting, and test panning. This is a great location for both recreational and serious gold seekers.
What’s Allowed on an Unpatented Mining Claim:
- Pan, sluice, drywash, metal detect, or run a highbanker
- Camp for up to 14 days (or longer while actively prospecting)
- Explore, hike, and recreate while mining
- Sell or lease the claim – it's considered real property (mineral rights only)
- Note: You do not own the land itself — the federal government retains land ownership. You own the exclusive rights to the minerals on this 20-acre parcel.
Ownership & Annual Requirements:
To keep the claim active, you must file annually with the Bureau of Land Management by September 1 each year. You have two options:
- Pay a $200 annual maintenance fee, OR
- File a Small Miner’s Waiver if you own 10 or fewer claims and complete at least $100 of annual work on the land
Once recorded and maintained, your rights to the minerals are secure and fully protected.
Payment Details:
This claim is being offered for $4,000. Payment is due within 24 hours of purchase. Payment options include:
- Debit/Credit Cards
- Zelle
- Venmo
- Cash App
- Cashier’s Check or Money Order
Important Information:
You are purchasing an unpatented mining claim — not the surface land. If you are unfamiliar with how mining claims work, please contact us before purchasing. We’re happy to explain the process and help you feel confident in your purchase.
Call or text 707-637-7277 with any questions.
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