Short on time but still want to go underground? This 30-minute guided tour takes you inside the historic Victory Mine near Chrysotile, Arizona—one of the mines that powered the area's chrysotile mining boom. Follow your guide into the cool, dark tunnels, where you'll see old rail lines, ore shoots, veins of chrysotile in the rock, and traces of the mining days as you hear stories of the miners who worked there.
It's a brief, guided introduction to Arizona's underground mining history—easy to pair with our Day Pass to Explore Ash Creek Canyon or any of our guided canyon tours.
Location Tour begins on Highway 60 East between Globe and Show Low, at Mile Marker 283 (Wilds of Arizona - Ash Creek Canyon).
Tour Times Daily at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM or by request to camphose
Duration Approximately 30 minutes once in the mine.
What to Expect Guided Underground Experience: Follow your guide into the Victory Mine for a short, guided underground visit. Mining Sights & Geology: See rail lines, ore shoots, veins of chrysotile in the rock, and traces of the mining days. Miner Stories: Hear about the work and daily life of the miners who worked the tunnels. Cool, Dark Tunnels: Feel the temperature drop as you step inside with your headlamp.
What to Bring Sturdy Closed-Toe Shoes: Good traction is a must on uneven rock and rail tracks. Long Pants: Recommended for walking through the tunnels. Light Jacket or Layer: The mine stays cool compared to the desert outside.
Comfort in Confined Spaces: You'll be underground in the dark with headlamps.
What's Included An approximately 30-minute guided underground tour of the Victory Mine. An experienced guide. Headlamps and a safety briefing. Bottled water Free parking at meeting location Off-road transportation to the mine entrance
