Events
Lantern-Lit Copper Mine Tour
March 19, 2023
8:30 AM
Tom Mays Access Rd., El Paso, TX 79911
- Venue:
- Franklin Mountains State Park - Tom Mays
- Admission:
- $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.
- Contact Name:
- Lydia Pagel
- Contact E-mail Address:
- Lydia.Pagel@tpwd.texas.gov
- Contact Phone Number:
- 915 444 - 9121
Step back in time and explore the copper prospecting mine by lantern light.
Join your park ranger turned turn-of-the-century guide on a historical exploration of an old mine shaft in the Franklin’s.
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.
Meet at West Cottonwood Spring Trailhead
Reservations required; to reserve your spot, call the office at (915) 444-9121.