Rockhounding Tours

 Arizona Rockhounding Guided Tours for Apache Tears or Red Jasper (you select which tour). These are extensive 1/2 day (about 4 to 7 hours) tours with transportation from and back to your resort or hotel in Greater Metropolitan Phoenix, use of an Estwing, protective eyewear, a Camelbak backpack with bottled water, and buckets to carry out your rocks. We also carry sunscreen and an ice chest with cold drinks.

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Apache Tears, Near Superior, AZ

3.70-mile round-trip hike on the Arizona Trail with stunning views of Picket Post Mtn. We will begin the hike by passing through an ancient Hohokam indigenous peoples settlement. We'll stop and examine the petroglyphs and mortars used to grind their food. Continuing, we will traverse through a valley to get to our destination. Located on a hilltop is a plethora of Apache Tears. This location is near a popular Apache Tears pit where people harvest the stones, but it is unknown to most, and we keep it a secret!

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Red Jasper, Near Carefree, AZ

Heading out of Carefree, AZ, onto the dirt roads into the Tonto National Forest and a short (under 1 mile) hike, we'll pull into the motherload of Red Jasper! Several locations along this trail will allow you to get your fill of harvesting these stunning rocks. Once we have our fill, we can visit the Sears Kay Ruins. An ancient Hohokam fort was built around 1050 AD and abandoned around 1200 AD for reasons unknown.

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Rockhounding Guided Tour Pricing​

​$499 for the first person and $99 for each person after. Tours are limited to 8 people so we can give you the experience of a lifetime.

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What to bring

You'll want to wear comfortable hiking clothes, sturdy hiking shoes or boots, sunglasses, and headwear to protect yourself from the sun. The hiking portion is a lot of fun and offers much to see, but it can be physically strenuous, so be prepared for a workout!

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