Mine Turquoise Tailings in Bisbee Full-Day Tour
Hike to the Avalon Mine and dig turquoise tailings near Bisbee
Duration
Approximately 8 hours
Includes
Transport, water, trail snacks
Highlights
Head out from Bisbee for a full-day turquoise mining expedition at Courtland’s Avalon Mine, Arizona’s only pay-per-dig site. Hike to the tailings, learn local history, and collect specimens along the way.
- Meet in Bisbee and ride to the mine areas and back
- Hike about 4.5 miles round trip with a moderate elevation grade
- Dig through turquoise tailings and collect up to three gallon-size bags of finds
- Stop at the historic Gleeson Jail and Museum en route to Courtland
- Learn about the area’s mining past and ongoing preservation challenges
What's Included
- Transportation to and from tour sites from Bisbee
- Day pack
- Hiking sticks
- Two liters of water
- Trail snacks
- Three gallon-size specimen bags
Things to know
The tour starts at 7:00 a.m.; arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. Hiking shoes and long pants are required, and you may encounter uneven ground or loose rock. Do not remove protected artifacts such as prehistoric pottery, stone hammers, or arrowheads.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
FAQs
Wear hiking shoes and long pants. Bring long sleeve shirts, sunscreen, and gloves if you want them. You may encounter uneven ground or loose rock.
Expect about 4.5 miles of hiking round trip with a moderate elevation grade. The site is about one mile above sea level, so plan for some physical exertion.
You get a day pack, hiking sticks, two liters of water, trail snacks, and three gallon-size bags to collect specimens.