Gold Mine Tour

Edward G Cave, better known as "Old Rackensack",  came to Arizona as a deserter from the Confederate Army in 1870 and was the colorful prospector for which the surrounding canyon is named.  He discovered many of the area mines which he subsequently sold to miners who worked them.  Old Rackensack was a philosophical sojourner who often penned eloquent letters to area newspapers detailing his many adventures.  The publication of his witty exploits made him somewhat of a roguish celebrity during the era. The only mines ever to be patented in Rackensack Canyon were the "Dallas, Ft. Worth & El Paso" claims which had been worked since the 1800's but were not patented until 1914 by the Parker Mining Company. 

Following an exhilarating drive up the "Road to Rackensack" and brief five minute hike down to Mine you are rewarded with a historic tableau of 1800's artifacts excavated from the site.  With adrenalin pumping, you then enter the  mine to follow same vein of gold that Old Rackensack chased in 1870.  This exciting Old West adventure is a true life snapshot of how Arizona was really settled and one you will never forget.