old dominion historic mine park

If you just want a walk it is ok. Has a nice bathroom. It is kind of ugly there. I prefer Round Mountain. Of course it is an old mine site, so what can you expect.

A surprising jewel in Globe. Not everyone's cup of tea but suprisingly my wife thoroughly enjoyed it. Site well layed out with good quality informative signage. You also get to walk around for an hour or so and get some good views of Globe from the hillside. Don't forget water!!

We were the only car in the parking lot late afternoon on a Friday in November. It was very enjoyable walking the wide trails, reading the signs, checking out the old equipment and taking in the views. We would have walked farther but we were a little unsure exactly when dusk would be and didn't want the gate closed on us. Don't know if this happens but didn't want to risk it.

A nice morning walk, an informative museum tour or a little time away from the pace of work and the city, The Old Dominion Mine Park is a lovely, self guided tour through the history of copper mining in Globe. Interesting, well maintained and a unique, one of a kind experience. A little to hot to do in the summer, October through May are wonderful!

Many diverse trails, from the "lazy" to the "hyper" person(s.) Flat trails for those that don't want to over do it, and some challenging hills, (with breathtaking views at the top,) for those with more energy than they know what to do with.Plus you just might learn something you didn't know about the mining history of Globe and the surrounding area. I live in Globe so this is a welcome park for my daily (or almost daily) walking exercise. And although the survey that follows wants specific answers to certain questions, like "Recommended length of visit..." that's really not fair, but at least 1-2 hours would be a good start.AND IT'S FREE!!

An old mine site that you can still walk around. It is quite spread out and due to health reasons I didn't get to see the whole exhibit.

Great place to experience old mining equipment with explanations for each item. Hiking can be flat or hilly. Also wonderful place to bring dogs. Bathrooms and ramadas clean and accessible. Plenty of parking too.

The Old Dominion Mine and the copper it produced were the main reasons for the development of the Globe/Miami region. In operation from the 1880's to the 1930's, this mine was the chief employer of the area and introduced innovations in mining that are still used around the world today. With decades of community support, this once closed site has been transformed into a regional mining park that offers educational signage, historic mining artifacts, miles of trails for walking or mountain biking, picnic pavilions and ramadas, and remnants of the mining structures that used to be present. To aid in accessibility, most of the educational signs are written at a grade-school reading level and are located on the Silver Nugget Trail which is flat with hard-packed dirt that allows for wheel chair access (though this trail transforms into sticky mud during and right after rain storms). My favorite trail is the Mine Cycle Circle that is located alongside a mountain of oversized boulders. It has signage that takes you from prehistoric mining, to the copper boom, to site reclamation... thus the trail name. For those who can handle an uphill hike, the Interloper Loop Trail is a must as you can get right up to the old mining structures, have the best access to the towering head frame, and are rewarded with amazing views of the area.The park is free of charge, open from dawn to dusk, and offers free site maps in a rack outside the bathrooms. Even though there is a drinking fountain with options for people and pups, it would be wise to bring your own water as well. Also, there is very little shade, so bring sun protection (i.e., hats, sunscreen, etc.) and plan summer visits in the cooler morning hours or as the sun sets as a gentle breeze comes up most evenings at that time. The Old Dominion Historic Mine Park is a great way to be introduced to mining, geology, and the regional history of this Old West town.

This park is on the grounds of a former copper mine. The headframe and many of the foundations remain. Signage that includes old photos of the property in its heydey make this an educational visit for the entire family. The trails are wide and well-maintained and there are picnic areas, benches and restrooms. Visit the "boneyard" to see a display of old equipment and ladles.-