Events
Christmas Mine Tour
December 13, 2015
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1331 McKelligon Canyon Road El Paso, TX 79930
- Venue:
- Franklin Mountains State Park / Tom Mays Unit (West Cottonwood Springs Trailhead)
- Admission:
- $8.00 per person/$3.00 for pass holders/ $1.00 for Children 12 and under
- Website:
- http://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/franklin-mountains/christmas-mine-tour
- Contact Phone Number:
- Must have reservation to participate. Please Call: (915) 566-6441
Looking for something new this Christmas? You’ll have quite the story to tell, after going on this guided holiday mine tour and hike.
Wear your Santa hat and festive attire!
Meet at Tom Mays Unit (West Cottonwood Springs Trailhead)
Length: 1.5 miles hiking and 300 yds in mine / ½ hr in mine and 1 hr hiking
Difficulty level: Easy to Moderate. Begin on West Cottonwood Springs trail, then enter the mine to explore the history and geology of the area and end on the Agave Loop. Rocky along some sections, with a few short steep stretches. The exploration into the mines is fun and easy with one initial short belly crawl through the opening.
BRING: Water, snacks, flashlight/headlamp for mine tour, sturdy hiking shoes/boots, hiking stick, camera, and binoculars!