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Guided Hike: Desert Copper Mile

5.0 (2 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation
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Guided Hike: Desert Copper Mile

About this activity

  • Please note this trip has a MINIMUM OF 2pp OR MORE to operate and will show sold out if less than 2pp is inputted on the first booking.

This Copper Mile Trail offers expansive scenery of the Lower Salt River, with a grand view of Red Mountain. On this trail, you'll have a good chance of seeing the wild horses in the area. Your main destination on this trail will lead you to a historic abandoned mine last used in 1947! This Trail's difficulty rating is considered easy to moderately challenging (depending on the route you take). The length of the trail is about a 3-mile loop, with an elevation gain of about 242ft, and it's highest grade being 60%.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 5 people
People per booking
1–5
Guide
English
Operated by
Saguaro Lake Ranch, Inc.

Ages: Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Snacks

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Salt River

    Passing by

    This Copper Mile Trail offers expansive scenery of the Lower Salt River, with a grand view of Red Mountain. On this trail, you'll have a good chance of seeing the wild horses in the area. Your main destination on this trail will lead you to a historic abandoned mine last used in 1947! This Trail's difficulty rating is considered easy to moderately challenging (depending on the route you take). The length of the trail is about a 3-mile loop, with an elevation gain of about 242ft, and it's highest grade being 60%.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Saguaro Lake Ranch Guide will meet guests in the Phon D. Sutton Mid Mountain Parking Lot. Immediately turning off Bush Hwy onto Phon D Sutton Rd, it will be the first dirt parking lot on the right hand side. No Tonto Parking Pass needed.

End point

  • Saguaro Lake Ranch Guide will meet guests in the Phon D. Sutton Mid Mountain Parking Lot. Immediately turning off Bush Hwy onto Phon D Sutton Rd, it will be the first dirt parking lot on the right hand side. No Tonto Parking Pass needed.

Using your ticket

Saguaro Lake Ranch Guide will meet guests in the Phon D. Sutton Mid Mountain Parking Lot. Immediately turning off Bush Hwy onto Phon D Sutton Rd, it will be the first dirt parking lot on the right hand side. No Tonto Parking Pass needed.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

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Guided Hike: Desert Copper Mile

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