

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Oro Grande Mining District, Native Plants & Rockhounding
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Date &amp; Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026 · 9:00 AM – ~3:00 PM
Meet-up Location: Circle K at Hwy 54 &amp; Transmountain (next to Lowe’s), El Paso, TX

Join us for a day of exploring the Oro Grande Mining District, where geology, mining history, desert botany, and hands-on rockhounding come together in a rugged desert landscape. This outing is designed for adults and children 10 years and older who are comfortable navigating uneven terrain and desert terrain. Participants will learn about the mining history of the district while exploring abandoned mining features and examining the mineral resources that drew early prospectors to the area. Along the route, we will also focus on native desert plants, discussing the unique plant species and hybridization in this area.  
Rockhounding is a key component of this trip, and participants will have opportunities to collect colorful mineral specimens (where allowed) while learning about collecting practices and land stewardship. The experience emphasizes observation and respect for both natural and historical features. The hike includes uneven ground, rocky surfaces and steep terrain. A portion of the trip requires travel on dirt roads, making high-clearance vehicles necessary. Carpooling will be coordinated as needed.

Distance: ~2 miles total walking
Duration: ~5–6 hours (including travel and stops)
Difficulty: Moderate (participants will have choices on amount of walking)
Best for: Adults and children 10+
Bring: Sturdy hiking shoes, water, sun protection, snacks, collection containers/backpack

Trip Lead: Lance Robert, Contact: (hlswrob@yahoo.com), Co-Lead / Plant Expert: Daniel Fox
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/el-paso/oro-grande-mining-district-native-plants-and-rockhounding/200029669143947
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029669143947?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=el+paso-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: El Paso
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4501 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Dr, El Paso, TX 79924, United States
- **lat**: 31.89934
- **long**: -106.44013
- **full address**: 4501 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Dr, El Paso, TX 79924, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Celebration of Our Mountains - El Paso (https://allevents.in/org/celebration-of-our-mountains-el-paso/25381546)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am (-06:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 4501 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Dr, El Paso, TX 79924, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Celebration of Our Mountains - El Paso
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, trekking
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Oro Grande Mining District, Native Plants & Rockhounding ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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