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Unlock a 24-hour pass into Chrysotile, a rarely opened abandoned mining city in Tonto National Forest. Hike to waterfall-fed swimming holes, tour historic mine structures, and camp where miners once worked—this day pass grants access to a wild and photogenic slice of Arizona.
Unlock a 24-hour pass into Chrysotile, a rarely opened abandoned mining city in Tonto National Forest. Hike to waterfall-fed swimming holes, tour historic mine structures, and camp where miners once worked—this day pass grants access to a wild and photogenic slice of Arizona.
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You arrive where pavement thins and the highway gives itself to dust: a cable gate, a tour guide with a map, and a direction to follow the forest road down into Ash Creek Canyon. The morning light strips the desert of its cool gray and the Sonoran plants tilt toward the sun—cholla and saguaros punctuate the scrub, while cottonwoods crowd the creek like an audience waiting for the next scene. For a day, the abandoned structures and braided creekbeds of Chrysotile become yours to roam.
moderate.
Full day (up to 24 hours).
Suitable for travelers in average physical condition who can handle hiking 1–3 miles with uneven terrain and short scrambles; not technical but requires mobility.
The site is off US Highway 60 at approx. mile marker 283; follow the forest road down toward Ash Creek Canyon and meet at the cable gate where guides will greet you.
No—the fee is $100 per car and grants that vehicle’s occupants 24-hour access, including camping on site.
No—do not enter mine shafts. A supervised Victory Mine tour occurs daily at 4:00 p.m.; only on that guided tour is it safe to approach mine interiors.
Service animals are allowed; general pets may be restricted—check with the operator before bringing animals.
Yes—camping is included with the car entrance fee, and you can stay overnight within the designated areas of the site.
Loose rock, sudden creek slickness, snakes, and unstable mine features; stick to daylight exploration, avoid entering structures unsafely, and keep a first-aid kit handy.
Chrysotile was an active mining community until about 1945; remaining structures and tailings document a century of small-scale oxide and chrysotile-related mineral operations.
The site is privately managed within Tonto National Forest; the $100 per-car access fee supports stewardship—pack out all trash and avoid disturbing historic structures to help preserve the area.
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