Elfrida, United States
N Pearce Rd
N/A
+15205856555
Worth the trip! If you enjoy ghost towns, abandoned places, historically interesting places, mines, and the romance of the old west then you definitely have to make this a stop. It is a bit of a drive but that is the point. You're going to have an authentic experience getting away from the city. The owners are incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and friendly.
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Courtland Ghost Town exceeded our expectations. This experience was something we had been researching for quite some time, and after discovering the Courtland Ghost Town's instagram page, we had reached out to Michael, who organized a full day hike to two of the mines on the property. Our goal was to collect a piece of turquoise that we could turn into jewelry. We both had some skepticism before the hike as we were concerned with the typical challenges that desert hiking entails, but Michael did an amazing job making sure we both felt comfortable, safe, and most importantly, hydrated throughout the day making the adventure enjoyable from start to finish. We particularly appreciated the lunch portion of the experience as Michael carried a FEAST on his back, up a mountain, in high desert temperatures, to deliver a meal more sophisticated than any 5 star restaurant east of Tucson. The visitor center, with showers and plumbing, was also appreciated when returning back from the hike. Michael takes great care of his guests and the land, his passion for preserving the town's history and educating the public is inspiring. The property itself is rich with history. It was fascinating to learn about and see the ruins of what was once a successful mining town. When exploring, you will see many artifacts left behind that have not been touched by humans for close to 100 years. Courtland is 100% authentic and not staged like a commercial ghost town. We were able to find some turquoise to bring back with us to turn into pendants, in addition Michael referred us to a local lapidist who is now designing our necklaces using the turquoise we mined. We couldn't be more satisfied with the process, from learning the history, hiking to the mines, and picking up pieces of blue, all to turn our treasures into something wearable. If you are ever traveling to Arizona, I highly recommend you make the effort to visit Courtland Ghost Town.
What a fun day, Michael is a great host and guide. We learned a lot about the area and had fun looking for minerals. Found some keepers for use around our house
I had a great time here today. The ghost town buildings were interesting to see and explore, but the real treat was talking to Michael and Tom, the friendly and knowledgeable owners of the ghost town and surrounding mines. Beautiful views, excellent hiking, and natural turquoise. Well worth the visit. Call ahead for a guided tour.
A great place to visit and learn the geology and mining, natural history, as well as the history (and prehistory) of Courtland and all things along the Ghost Town Trail. You won't be disappointed.
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