Deposits around Breckenridge were particularly rich with gold and lent themselves to more mechanized methods of placer mining. By using mechanical arms, buckets were able to dig into the stream around 40 to 50 feet deep. Known as dredges, these boats could start at the bottom of a stream and dig their way upstream. The larger rocks and unproductive gravel were thrown off the back of the boat, filling the pond as the operation moved upstream. This process did cause damage to bodies of water.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 3,090 m

Weather

Today

Saturday 27 December

2°C

-10°C

56 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See runs here

Take Me There

Location: Summit County, Colorado, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

View of Red Trail Meadow

High Line Railroad Park

Dillon Trailhead — Summit County Recpath

Sentinel Island View

Lower Crystal Lake

Baker's Tank Trail

View of the Tenmile Range from Southside Trail

Breckenridge Peak 6 condos

Breckenridge Ski Resort

Lower Continental Falls

Prospect Hill

French Pass

Reiling Dredge

1. B&B Mine Trail loop — Golden Horseshoe Trail System

2. Sally Barber Mine loop from Breckenridge

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️