A family-run gold mine tour in Idaho Springs, about 45 minutes underground on one level, with wide, well-lit passages and no stairs. Gold panning comes with every ticket, and in winter you pan underground.
“Experience open, well-lit passages, all while underground for the majority of the tour.”
“A 45-minute, easy walking tour covering less than 500 feet with no stairs.” Tours are “all on one level, with about 300 feet walking distance.” fareharbor.com (booking)
“The temperature underground is approximately 45 degrees Fahrenheit year around. The floors of our mine are dry, but there are mine cart rails throughout most of the tour.”
“Reservations are recommended but not required. Please keep in mind that we accommodate reservation guest first, and then our walk-ins.”
Tours run 45 minutes to an hour. Plan on an hour with panning.
The family who runs the mine gives the Lucky Bucket donations to Easterseals Rocky Mountain Village Camp, in memory of their brother Victor.
