In early 2026, we visited the hideout - or secret writing camp, depending on who's telling the story - of Peter B. Kyne. Once an old mine site, the name of the mine lost to history, I always like to archive this sort of information, as there's no telling when it will be "borrowed" from the cabin or otherwise meet some untimely demise.
If you've been to the this site - and especially if you know the name of the old mine - I'd love to hear your story in the comments below.
Peter B. Kyne's Secret Writing Camp log book.
Placed 3-21-2020
3-21-2020
Welcome to Peter B. Kyne's secret ledge! If you are here, then you probably already know the story [smiley] So I finally found it myself, after first reading about it 12 years ago. Had to use Google Earth to nail it down. I think it is roughly 100 years since Peter used this camp as a retreat for writing. Now that I have context, I will try to find some of his books! I expect this spot will get very few visitors going forward, but who knows? The Coronavirus is threading the very fabric of society today. I am exploring the desert as a way of self-isolating!
- Stuart Gibson, Orangevale, CA
[?]@sgibson.com
3/25/22 [drawing of arrow/airplane]
William Dixon Brea Ca
Jeff Dixon Brea Ca
Jeff Miles Whittier Ca
Doug Voolston Trinity Co
Finally found this place after 4 attempts. Awesome!
10/19/24
Emmett Harder RIP my old friend -
I knew you conned me for years, sorry I waited until you Passed!
Matt Jones
PETER B. KYNE WRITER'S CAMP & MINE
PLACED BY DOUG & WILL
16 APR 23
2ND TRIP HERE. FOUND THE MINE WITH WILL'S HELP. THX TO MUTTY MUTT FOR HELP AS WELL
BE SAFE MY FRIENDS
DUGeFresh
10-19-24
Great view! Beat the crowd.
- Guy
starbuck.org
10/19/24 FINALLY MADE IT!
(WITH HELP FROM GUY & MATT).
HUGH SMITH
11/30/24
Back again
- Guy
RIP Emmett
3/29/25
J Hastings - Newah[?] CA
C Stahl - Pioneertown CA
Trail to Hideout in pretty good shape in '25.
4-16-2026
Out exploring Butte Valley for the first time after passing through on so many trips. Having a great time, and enjoying everything it has to offer.
Nice to slow down a bit!
D + M
AdventureTaco.com
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4-16-2026
Out exploring Butte Valley for the first time, after passing through many times on the way to one place or another.
Love it out here and everything there is to find.
D + M
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