Random Mountain Town of the Week

April 23, 2025

Welcome back to Random Mountain Towns!

This week’s Random Mountain Town is….

Bisbee, Arizona!

Fast Facts about Bisbee:

  • Population: 4,994 (2023)

  • Nickname: “Queen of the Copper Camps”

  • Elevation: 5,538 feet

  • Year Founded: 1880

  • Distance to Closest Larger City: 98 miles southeast of Tucson (1 hour 40 minute drive)

Homes for Sale in Bisbee:

Zillow: Zillow reports the average Bisbee home value as $223,948 which is down slightly from the previous year.

Click on each to see the full listing!

1435 S Peaceful Place Ln, Bisbee, AZ 85603 | MLS #538818 | Zillow

This 2254 square feet Single Family home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It is located at 1435 S Peaceful Place Ln, Bisbee, AZ.

www.zillow.com/homedetails/1435-S-Peaceful-Place-Ln-Bisbee-AZ-85603/81979201_zpid

63B Ok Aly, Bisbee, AZ 85603 | Zillow

This 1096 square feet Single Family home has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It is located at 63B Ok Aly, Bisbee, AZ.

www.zillow.com/homedetails/63B-Ok-Aly-Bisbee-AZ-85603/7390169_zpid

787 S Rio Vista Rd, Bisbee, AZ 85603 | MLS #22428959 | Zillow

This 469 square feet Single Family home has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It is located at 787 S Rio Vista Rd, Bisbee, AZ.

www.zillow.com/homedetails/787-S-Rio-Vista-Rd-Bisbee-AZ-85603/2058016175_zpid

Famous People from Bisbee:

Earl Hindman

  • An actor best known for his role as the helpful neighbor Wilson W. Wilson, Jr. in the popular sitcom "Home Improvement."

Ted Gehring

  • A character actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows, including "Bad Company" and "Murphy's Romance."

Closest Ski Resort:

  • Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley is about 120 miles away or a 2 hour, 30 minute drive from Bisbee. It is the southernmost ski area in the continental United States.

    • 21 trails

    • 3 lifts

Events in Bisbee:

Bisbee Mariachi Festival:

  • A celebration of Mariachi music and folklorico dancing.

  • Held in early November.

Weird Wild West:

  • A unique vanlife and overlanding gathering, often with a cosplay element.

  • Usually in April.

Hiking Near Bisbee:

  • Fissure Peak Trail: For a more strenuous adventure, this social trail leads to the highest point in the Mule Mountains. The hike is steep and can be a bit challenging to follow in sections, but it offers great views of Bisbee and the surrounding terrain.

Here are some other popular trails in the Bisbee area:

  • Bisbee's Cross Shrine Hike: A moderate 3-mile roundtrip hike starting from downtown Bisbee that leads to a shrine with panoramic views of the town and surrounding mountains. It offers a good workout and a unique cultural landmark at the destination.

  • The "High" Trail (Ridge Trail) with B Active Bisbee: A more challenging 2.5-hour guided hike offered by a local tour operator. This trail in the Mule Mountains provides extraordinary canyon views and a significant elevation gain, offering a rigorous experience with rewarding vistas of Bisbee from above.

  • Cochise Stronghold Trails (Dragoon Mountains): While a bit of a drive from Bisbee, the Cochise Stronghold area in the Dragoon Mountains offers a network of stunning trails with unique rock formations and historical significance. The Cochise Trail #279 is a popular option that traverses the Stronghold.

  • Coronado National Memorial: Located south of Bisbee, this area also has several hiking trails with varying difficulty levels, offering views of the US-Mexico border and the surrounding mountain ranges. The Joe's Canyon Trail and the Crest Trail are a couple of options.

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