Hand-Mine Gold Ore on an Underground Tour in Central City
Mine gold ore underground and keep your specimen
Duration
Approximately 1Hour Underground plus gold panning
Includes
Tools, sample bag, mine tour
Highlights
Explore the Hidee Gold Mine on a guided underground tour and work a real gold ore vein with provided tools. After your tour, add gold panning time and keep what you find.
- Enter the mine and walk a mostly level route underground
- Use hammer and chisel to hand-mine gold ore from the main vein
- Collect ore samples and take them home in a souvenir sample bag
- Learn geology and history as you tour the 135-foot level
- Add gold panning time after your mine tour when available
What's Included
- Underground mine tour
- Hard rock mining tools
- Hidee Gold Mine souvenir sample bag
Things to know
The mine averages 45° Fahrenheit, so plan for a light jacket and closed-toe shoes. Wheelchairs and strollers may have difficulty, and one area requires stairs (about 90% of the route is accessible). Gold panning lessons cost extra ($10) with purchase of the tour and are eligible day of tour only.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 24+ hours notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
FAQs
Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled start time. Tours start promptly.
Wear closed-toe shoes you can get a little dirty and bring a light jacket. Bring sunscreen.
The mine averages 45° Fahrenheit, so plan for a light jacket.
Meeting details
1950 Hidee Mine Rd, Central City 80427
