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.

This is a moderate to difficult hike of 6 miles. 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.

Length: 6 miles

Trail Difficulty: Strenuous.

Fee: $5 park entrance fee 13 years old and up; free for Texas State Park Pass holders and Children 12 and under.

Please bring a check or exact change, as the Ranger or volunteers guiding the hike will be unable to make change.

Or purchase your entrance ahead of time at texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com

Bring: Water, snacks, sturdy hiking shoes/boots; optional: hiking stick, camera, binoculars, a map.

Meeting location: Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park. We will meet in the parking lot at the end of Jon Cunningham.

Reservation required by calling the park at 915 444-9121