Tin Mine Tour at Franklin Mountains State Park

sat25nov8:00 am8:00 am(GMT-07:00) Tin Mine Tour at Franklin Mountains State ParkA Gentle but Steady Climb for About 3 Miles Until You Arrive at the Mines! ✨

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Tin Mine Tour at Franklin Mountains State Park

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. Meet at Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park Bring: water, comfortable and weather appropriate clothing, hiking shoes (closed toe shoes), snacks (optional), walking sticks (optional) Fees: $5 for anyone 13 years of age and older, free for children 12 years of age and younger and Texas State Park Pass holders. Get your day passes ahead of time at www.texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com or bring exact cash to pay at the self-pay station.

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