Experience the Arizona Wild West on a thrilling 1880’s Gold Mine Jeep Adventure near Scottsdale-Phoenix. Discover history, nature, and excitement in one unforgettable tour.
- Town of Carefree Sundial - Designated Departure location for our tours is in Carefree, Arizona Town Center on the East side of their World Famous Sundial. Come early and stay late to enjoy the small town hospitality of this beautiful community with excellent restaurants and unique shops in abundance.
- Tonto National Forest - Our private Road Easement in Tonto National Forest is connected to North Scottsdale/Carefree, Arizona. The trailhead is located 15 minutes northeast of our pickup location from the Sundial in Carefree.
- Rackensack Canyon - We own the destination Mountain Top Sanctuary that you will be visiting which allows us to offer unique boutique style sojourns unlike any other. From spectacular wildflowers in spring to an occasional dusting of snow in Winter or mesmerizing panoramic views from the summit, each of our tours provide a Unique Arizona adventure that is available exclusively from Rackensack Canyon Tours.
- Complementary Bottled Water on Jeep
- Tour inside Gold Mine and Interaction with Guide explaining genuine artifacts
- Gift Shop
- Studio Activities: Steer Head Roping, Cornhole & Horseshoes
- Complementary Snacks at Mountaintop Studio
- Restroom Facilities
- Tour Guide gratuity
Step back into the Arizona Wild West with this Historic Gold Mine Jeep Adventure. With adrenaline pumping, you enter mine to follow same vein of Gold that prospector “Old Rackensack” chased in 1880. Our Hard-Rock mine allows guests to Safely experience Old-Timers painstaking methods for extracting the illusive precious mineral that had such a profound impact on Arizona’s History.
In-route to the Mine, you will explore the Upper Sonoran Desert’s rugged landscape with Flora & Fauna photo stops plus educational narration about Rackensack Canyon’s Archaeological Indian Ruins. After an exhilarating mountainside ride to Summit Studio/Giftshop, you will enjoy complimentary refreshments before heading to mine.
Sit back and enjoy the ride with Certified Off-road Desert Guide in our Custom Jeep Gladiator that is weatherized for “Rain or Shine” Tours and exclusively designed for safety, comfort plus maximum visibility of spectacular vistas.
- Travelers with excessive fear of heights may experience anxiety in our mountainous terrain.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
