About
Length (round trip)2.8 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Typical time2 hr 30 min
TrailheadDripping Springs Mine
ParkingThe Dripping Springs Mine trailhead is located at a pullout along North Puerto Blanco Drive, a high clearance, 4-wheel drive recommended road. The pullout is a 45 minute to an hour drive in, not far after the Dripping Springs trailhead.
PermitRequired
AccessibilityThe trail is dirt but passes through small washes requiring a bit of climbing down larger rocks. The trail ends and a steep ~15 foot wash must be crossed to get to the mine.If you are curious about accessibility for your needs please contact the park.
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🏛️ Historic site

Wind your way through the Puerto Blanco mountains to discover an old copper mine! The Dripping Springs Mine Trail follows a historic mining road 1.4 miles to its end. The mine may be spotted directly west of the end of the road and is accessible after crossing a deep wash. The road is scenic is provides beautiful views of the Sonoran Desert landscape: majestic volcanic mountains of purple rhyolite and black basalt, large saguaro forests and organ pipe cacti are found along this trail as it meanders between the mountain basins. This beautiful area of the monument is rarely visited and is a great place to enjoy having the trail to yourself out in the desert wilderness. Distance: 2.8 mile (4.5 km) roundtrip Difficulty : Moderate Elevation change : 50 feet (30.5 m)

Tips
A reservation is required.
Location

Dripping Springs Mine

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