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Join a park ranger or volunteer guides for a hike out to the El Paso Tin Mines, the remains of a mining operation from the early 1900s.
Length: 6 miles round trip
Difficulty: moderate to difficult. The trail is a well-marked old jeep road with a gentle but steady climb for about 3 miles until you arrive at the mines. You can explore two of the old shafts and the ruins of the smelter before heading back the way you came.
What to bring: water, snacks, flashlight, hiking boots/shoes, and comfortable clothes. Optional: binoculars, hiking stick, camera, and a map.
Meeting location: Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park. We will meet in the parking lot at the end of Jon Cunningham.
Fee: $5.00 per adult 13 years of age and older, and $0.00 for Texas State Park Pass holders, and children between the ages of 5 and 12. Please bring a check or exact change, as the Ranger or volunteer guiding the hike will be unable to make change. Alternately you can get your ticket at the Tom Mays visitor center ahead of time or purchase it online at texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com
Reservations required; to reserve your spot, call the office at (915) 444-9121.
Contact Name: Diana Moy
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Contact Phone Number: 9154449121
