The Bisbee Cross Shrine / Buddha Cave

The Bisbee Cross Shrine and the hike to it is a hidden gem of Bisbee that even Bisbee residents are often unaware of. Situated atop Youngblood hill, it is a shrine to many faiths and traditions and an inspiration to all.

The hike is about three miles round trip, starting from the downtown area, where all of our hikes commence and end. The elevation change is about 600 feet, so you will do some climbing. It’s a little bit steep and rocky in places and requires moderate effort, but there are plenty of places to stop and rest. We recommend wearing hiking boots, trail shoes or sturdy athletic shoes at the least, and gloves. We will provide walking sticks. Once you reach the top, the view of Bisbee is incredible and there is room to spread out, walk around and take it all in.

Throughout this tour, tour participants will learn about the city of Bisbee and how this shrine came to be. On the way back, we will stop at the Buddhist Cave, another secret of Bisbee which, also, celebrates the spirituality of many faiths.