This Easy, 2-Mile Hike In Arizona Leads Straight Through A Massive Cave On Its Way To An Abandoned Mine
Arizona has no shortage of hikes that lead to abandoned places, but this one is easily among the most underrated. Apache Tears Mine via Perlite Road Trail winds through a massive cave on its way to an abandoned obsidian mine, and it’s an adventure you won’t soon forget. The best part? It’s under two miles long!
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Despite its lack of difficulty, the trail rewards hikers with sweeping panoramic vistas of the Tonto National Forest and the rugged desert landscape that comprises it.
It's littered with the trail's namesake, Apache Tears, which are obsidian rocks embedded in the sides of the cave.
No matter where you look, the views are simply incredible.
Since the trail is so short, you'll have plenty of time to marvel at the images and ponder their meanings.
You can, however, hike right up to the gated area, which is clearly marked and impossible to miss.
From late March until around mid-May, the hillsides come alive with eye-popping blooms in every color of the rainbow. The bright yellow poppies are especially gorgeous!
To learn more about the hike, visit its page on AllTrails.
Have you ever hiked Apache Tears Mine via Perlite Road Trail? If so, tell us all about your experience in the comments section below, and check out our previous article for another Arizona hike that leads to someplace abandoned.
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