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Join us for a hike out to the copper prospecting mines.
Meeting location: We will meet at the West Cottonwood Springs Trailhead in the Tom Mays unit of Franklin Mountains State Park.
Reservations required; to reserve your spot, call the office at (915) 444-9121. Note Due to the small size of this mine, only 14 participants are allowed per tour.
Bring: water, snacks, hiking boots/shoes, and comfortable clothes. If you are sensitive to oil lamp smoke, a face mask is highly encouraged. Optional: climbing/biking helmet or hardhat, hiking stick, camera, and a map.
Fee: $8.00 per adult 13 years of age and older, $3.00 for Texas State Park Pass holders, and $1.00 for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Payment can be made at the Visitor Center as you enter Tom Mays.
Contact Name: Lydia Pagel
Contact E-mail Address:
Contact Phone Number: (915) 444-9121
