Take a tour with a knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Discover wide, underground tunnels and see gold ore naturally in the rock.

Duration

30 minutes for tour,
15 minute panning lesson,
and then pan for gold for as long as you'd like!

About

Less than 500 feet walking distance with no stairs. Tunnels are wide and well lit. Learn about Colorado history. Hear the about the adventures of prospectors and miners. Explore mining equipment and the milling process of how to extract the gold out of the rock.

After your tour you will learn how to pan for gold. We will provide you a gold panning lesson and loan you a gold pan to use. Many have found pieces of glimmering gold and gems. You get to keep what you find!

Depending on the weather and time of year, we offer different ways to learn how to pan for gold:

Cold Weather Option
A lesson is given at our underground panning table. Then the students have a hands-on experience of using what they have learned to pan for gold.

Warm Weather Option
A lesson is given along a gently flowing mountain stream. It is ideal to learn how to pan for gold from creek gravels. Then the students get to use the skills they have learned to try their hand at panning. They get to keep any treasures found in the creek.

Picnic Table Pavilion

Our covered picnic area is located next to the panning area. There are 2 large tables. It can be reserved for groups upon your request at no charge.

Hours of Operation

Open Daily
Tours typically start for school and camp groups at 10:00am and 1:00pm (arrangements can be made by contacting us if you would like a different start time).

What to Bring

A light jacket or sweatshirt is recommended as the mine is typically 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

Special Accommodations Upon Request

Call us if you have a wheelchair or stroller to find out if we can accommodate you.