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Just an 1 1/2 hour north of Colorado Springs is Denver which has several locations along the South Platte River where you can pan/sluice for gold no dredging or motorized equipment Also there is a section of Clear Creek in Denver you can pan/sluice as well as several miles of Clear Creek in the Canyon just west of Golden
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The best locations to pan gold in Colorado are Arapahoe Bar Cache Creek Clear Creek Fairplay Phoenix Gold Mine Mollie Kathleen Hidee Gold Mine Argo Gold Mine and Mill Steele Street Open Space Park Point Barr Public Area Rattlesnake Gulch Cherry Creek Public Area Telluride andTaylor River
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We make sure there s something for everyone to find It might be copper silver or even gold It s not only fun but you get to keep what you find Gold panning is included with your tour purchase Schedule for May 21 through September 6 2024 Tours depart every hour NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED DEPARTURE 10 00 am 11 00 am 12 00 am 1 00 am
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Cripple Creek is in fact the top producer of gold in all of Colorado and is also one of the most productive gold mining districts amongst all the states The early mining efforts at Cripple Creek where primarily from placer mining operations which started when gold was first found in the area around 1859
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San Miguel County is a major gold producer for Colorado Three major mining districts include Ophir Telluride and Mount Wilson Although nowhere near as rich as the hard rock mines in the county some gold can be found in the San Miguel River too Use gold pans sluice boxes or a Gold Cube for the best gold recovery on that fine gold
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Keep What You Find Gold Panning with Hands On Instruction $15 includes Lesson Samples and Gold Ore #1 Underground Attraction in Colorado by USA Today Hidee Gold Mine 1950 Hidee Mine Road Central City CO 80427 Email info Call 720 548 0343
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San Miguel River San Miguel County is a major gold producer for Colorado Three major mining districts include Ophir Telluride and Mount Wilson Although nowhere near as rich as the hard rock mines in the county some gold can be found in the San Miguel River too Use gold pans sluice boxes or a Gold Cube for the best gold recovery on that
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This is more than just a gold mine Idaho Springs will attest The tunnel of the ARGO was built at the turn of the 20 th century to drain the local gold mines This groundbreaking technology made mining much easier and safer for everyone involved Now you can tour the tunnel and the accompanying gold mine mill to see what it was like in the
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Gold panning isn t quite a year round activity Howell s season usually ranges from June to October Wading in freezing water isn t enjoyable Also be sure to check with each park regarding water level and speed which can vary throughout the year and can pose potential dangers 3 Shovel Fill your pan with sand
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One of the best sources is the Colorado Geological Survey They have published a popular book Gold Panning and Placering in Colorado How and Where which can be checked out from our library This guidebook digs further into the issue of where a prospector can legally harvest gold
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Because of the popularity of this hobby in Colorado there are many metal detecting clubs there Some of the most popular ones include Eureka Treasure Hunters Club Denver Durango Diggers Club Gold Prospectors Of Colorado Colorado Springs Chapter Chaffee County Prospectors Club
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Tilt the pan and shake the heavier material into one side of the pan When the black sand is on one side of the pan give it a couple more shakes Now gently swirl the water over the sand carefully removing a top layer each time Here is where you will begin to see small gold flakes in the black sand Small gold flakes
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Southwest of Denver in the Holy Cross Mountains there are many small mines that produced lode gold Some placer workings as well Baca County Colorado Springfield Southwest of Springfield 45 miles at Carizzo or Estelene Creeks in exposures of white sandstone you can find gold with copper minerals Boulder County Colorado
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Answer 1 of 7 My 9 year old is interested in panning for gold and taking a tour of a mine Any suggestions We ll be visiting Colorado Springs Denver area Rocky Mountain National Park Grand Lake Anything in those areas Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Tourism Colorado Springs Hotels
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Colorado s factory and mine tours are a popular way to see the state s sites and learn about its history And gold panning adventures can give you a real taste of Colorado s Gold Rush era Georgetown Loop Railroad Georgetown Bachelor Syracuse Mine Tour Ouray Hidee Gold Mine Tours and Panning Central City Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour Silverton
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Paid admission includes panning for silver copper gold and polished stones Payment by cash or credit/debit card Visa MasterCard American Express or Discover NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED CONTACT US Phone 970 387 5444 Toll free 1 800 872 3009 info
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Answer 1 of 11 I promised my children we could pan for gold on our next Colorado vacation Any places near Estes Park for this If not any suggestions up to 4 hours away We are not just staying in Estes Park but don t really have all our plans
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Mining in the Pikes Peak region was a tremendous influence in Colorado Springs history As early as the 1700s the Spanish were prospecting and mining for precious metals Throughout the early nineteenth century explorers reported that they found gold in the region s streams and rivers
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The tour takes you 500 feet into a mine tunnel bored in the 1870s Your guide will point out rich veins of silver and tell you about early day mining The temperature inside the mine is a constant 44 degrees Fahrenheit so bring a jacket or buy one in our well stocked gift stores The tour also includes panning for gold and you get to keep the
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Miner with gold pan pick and shovel panning on banks of Clear Creek near Idaho Springs Colorado a canvas frame tent and sluice box in background The location is near where gold was first
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7 best places to find gold in Colorado Fairplay Gold Panning The Fairplay Beach a town park with a fishing hole hiking trails and picnic tables offers gold panning along the rocky banks of the South Platte River for a mere five bucks a week A lot of gold came out of the South Platte in Fairplay s heyday and dredges still work the river
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The group covers interests in gold prospecting metal detecting and general treasure hunting Club membership includes access to a claim on the San Miguel river below Placerville Denver Mining Club This group has been active since 1891 making it easily the longest running group on the list
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The most productive Colorado gold mine located west of Colorado Springs harvested 258 000 ounces of the mineral in 2024 according to the mining association website
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Panning Colorado Creeks Everyone who gets the gold bug thinks they re gonna strike it rich no doubt fueled by gold prices hovering at $1 200 an ounce It s easy to get the fever by finding a nugget in a clear Colorado stream The Gold Prospectors Association of America lists eight Colorado counties with gold deposits
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Fairplay Gold Panning The Fairplay Beach a town park with a fishing hole hiking trails and picnic tables offers gold panning along the rocky banks of the South Platte River for a
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The Western Museum of Mining and Industry is hosting the competition this year which was originally started by the Gold Prospectors of Colorado Club in 1974 We re not miners we re
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Phoenix Gold Mine 800 Trail Creek Road Idaho Springs CO 80452 303 567 0422 More Information Argo Mill and Tunnel 2350 Riverside Drive Idaho Springs CO 80452 303 567 2421 More Information Capital Prize Mine 1016 Biddle Street Georgetown CO 80444 303 569 2468
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Gold panning is available for guests who do not purchase a tour and you can purchase extra miners bags if you want to test your new panning skills again Panning prices are Guaranteed Placer Gold $16 Guaranteed Gemstones $12 Reservations are required for all tours during COVID 19 restrictions Learn more about our COVID 19 policies
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Phoenix Gold Mine educational and entertaining Underground guided gold mine tour See gold ore in the rock Wide well lit paths for all ages abilities Panning lesson pan provided Pan for gold in the private creek or in underground table stocked with gold other gems Keep what you find
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Rocky Mountain National Park prohibits panning for gold and because the Poudre River is designated a Wild and Scenic River gold panning is prohibited However Jefferson County
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