Durango Colorado
Gold Mine Tours
The underground world of the hard rock miner is rarely seen
by “outsiders.”
Now you, too, can go “on shift” and see the earth
from the inside out. A one hour guided tour takes you 1/3 mile
into Galena Mountain where you follow the vein and learn how mining
was done.
At The Old Hundred ™ you get to see and experience actual
operating mining equipment in a real mine setting.
Outside, the awesome scenery is worth the visit. Located in Cunningham
Gulch just minutes from historic Silverton and easily accessible
by car or RV, wildlife and natural wonders abound. Beaver and
brook trout can be seen in the ponds below the mine, and elk,
deer, and bear are sometimes seen.
Spectacular waterfalls cascade down the cliffs from the alpine
basins above you. In midsummer wildflowers dot the slopes
and in fall the hills turn “gold” with the brilliant
aspen trees.
The Old Hundred ™ is a great family value, too. Gold panning
is FREE with the purchase of a tour ticket. Our miner’s
sluice box is “salted” with the real thing so we’re
sure you’ll find some “colors.”
No wonder the Old Hundred ™ Gold Mine Tour has been recommended
by the New York Times, the Denver Post, Family Fun magazine, Rock
& Gem magazine, “Colorado Getaways” television
show, and automobile club guides in the U.S. and Europe.
You can actually "pan for gold".
YEEEEEEHAAAWWWWWWWWW!
Educational fun for the entire family, there is RV and Bus parking.
Well lighted area, it's an easy walking tour with no climbing.
Safe. State inspected.
Picnic area is available as well as a unique gift shop.
The 45-50 minute tours leave on the hour from 10am to 4 pm.
Open 7 days a week from May 9, 2005 through October 15, 2005
Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour
PO Box 430
Silverton, CO 81433
1-800-872-3009
(970) 387-5444
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