Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
EASTERN COLLARED LIZARD
The narrow trail continues climbing Pontatoc Ridge for several hundred yards to
a sign that oddly proclaims, “Dogs Prohibited Beyond This Point.” (Dogs weren't al-
lowed at the beginning of the trail, so I'm not sure how they got here to be prohibited
again.) Above you, three cave-like openings to mine shafts are open but not main-
tained, and may be dangerous. The trail ends here, but you can scramble up short,
steep, loose paths to the mine openings and enter—a flashlight is useful. The mines,
worked from 1906 to 1917, yielded small amounts of copper and silver.
Any exploration beyond the end of the trail is entirely at your own risk.
Nearby Attractions
The
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
(6300 N. Swan Rd.; 520-299-9191,
degrazia.org
)
is 2 miles from the trailhead, near the intersection of Swan Road and Skyline Drive.
This 10-acre National Historic District was the home and workplace of local artist Ted
DeGrazia (1909-1982). The gallery grounds include a museum showcasing the paint-
er's work, an adobe chapel, and other Southwestern architecture. A gift shop sells art
books, posters, and knickknacks, and original pieces are available for purchase. Open
