Join us for a hike out to the copper prospecting mines.
There will be two tours; one leaving at 11:00 and one leaving at 2:00.
Meet us by the West Cottonwood Springs trail head in the Tom Mays unit.
Reservations required; to reserve your spot, call the office at (915) 444-9121.
*Note* Due to the small size of this mine, only 15 participants are allowed per tour.
Bring: water, flashlights, snacks, hiking boots/shoes, and comfortable clothes.
Optional: climbing/biking helmet or hardhat, binoculars, 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. You can purchase your tickets at the Visitor Center as you enter the Tom Mays Unit.
Directions:
From Westside on I-10, take exit 6 & travel east towards the mountains for 3.8 miles. Park entrance will be on the left.
From Eastside on Hwy 54, take exit 29 towards Transmountain Rd, travel west 7-7.5 miles over/through the mountains. Park entrance will be on the right.
If using a GPS be sure to search for “Tom Mays Access Road,” not “Franklin Mountains State Park.”
