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Nearby Trails
12
Activities
12
Campgrounds
About Helvetia
Tucked away in Pima County, Arizona, Helvetia carries a name borrowed from the ancient Latin word for Switzerland. The settlement dates to 1891 and was tied to mining operations, but by the early 1920s it had been abandoned entirely.
Visitors today will find access to the site considerably limited. Active mining operations have led to most of the former town being fenced off, leaving only the Ray Mine and the cemetery open to explore. It is a spare but evocative stop for anyone drawn to the remnants of Arizona's boom-and-bust past.
Know before you go
Helvetia
Sun & Moon
12:37 PM
Sunrise
7:30 PM
Solar Noon
2:24 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 1:11 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 1:49 AM
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Waxing Gibbous
99% illuminated
Live13h 47m of daylight
Helvetia
Season
64days left
Peak Season End
Closes in 64 days
LiveJun 1 – Sep 30 · Based on historical averages
Helvetia
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Off Season
July — July conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Nearby Trails
Arizona Trail
hard · 1629.46 mi · 6178 ft gain
Florida Canyon
hard · 6.75 mi · 2886 ft gain
Cave Canyon
hard · 7.37 mi · 640 ft gain
Four Springs
moderate · 5.28 mi · 107 ft gain
Heritage Discovery Loop Trail
easy · 0.61 mi · 34 ft gain
Madera Nature
hard · 6.92 mi · 1296 ft gain
Dutch John
easy · 1.81 mi · 916 ft gain
Bog Springs
moderate · 5.34 mi · 1736 ft gain
Things to Do
Box Canyon Wash
Box Canyon Wash
Arizona Trail
hiking · Arizona Trail
Florida Canyon
hiking · Florida Canyon
Kentucky Camp Dispersed Camping Area
Kentucky Camp Dispersed Camping Area
KENTUCKY CAMP CABIN AND HEADQUARTERS BUILDING
KENTUCKY CAMP CABIN AND HEADQUARTERS BUILDING
Las Cienegas National Conservation Area - Entrance
Las Cienegas National Conservation Area - Entrance
Florida Canyon Wash
Florida Canyon Wash
Oak Tree Canyon Camp Area
Oak Tree Canyon Camp Area
