Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 3 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Caribou Ranch Open Space
The Blue Bird Mine got its name from the mineral azurite, which was found inside the mine. Azurite means "deep blue".
The period of activity of the mine lasted about 90 years. After that the mines became a tourist attraction.
Trains brought summer "excursionists" from Boulder to the mountains for picnics, wildflower collecting, and sightseeing.
May 4, 2022
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