GROUP TOUR DESCRIPTION - for meeting planners
Cripple Creek Mining District Jeep Tour

Cripple Creek's architecture is a reminder of it's "boom days" as the gold-mining center of Colorado, circa 1870-1900

This is a fantastic tour for history buffs that love beautiful scenery.  The fun starts as soon as you jump in our 4x4 vehicles specially designed for mountain touring.  We depart from Colorado Springs and pass through the Pike National Forest following the gentle curves and tunnels of the old Short Line Railroad. Built in 1901, this route was an engineering marvel with 10 tunnels carved through the granite ridges with numerous trestles spanning the valleys. On nice days the tops come off the jeeps for unobstructed viewing of this picturesque area.

The Cripple Creek Mining District, was one of the richest gold mining camps in the world.  Gold was discovered in 1890, and by 1900, fifty thousand people had been drawn to the mines. Share the story of Cripple Creek, its historic old mining buildings and the "new gold" … restored gaming establishments on Bennett Avenue.  We will tour the old ghost towns of Victor, Goldfield, Altman and Independence.  The panoramic view from the abandoned American Eagle mine at 10,750 feet includes three mountain ranges in view for 100 miles in all directions.  We return by Hwy. 24 the route of the old Midland Railroad.  You may wish to add cooler of beverages and box lunch to this tour for the guests'enjoyment.

You can also add a one hour tour of the famous Molly Kathleen Gold Mine at the end of your tour. You'll be guided 1,000 feet underground by actual miners & will be in awe as you walk the same shafts that miners have been walking for over 100 years. Ask our group tour manager for prices on the Molly Kathleen Gold Mine Tour.

5 hours without Molly Kathleen Gold Mine Tour

6 hours including Molly Kathleen Gold Mine Tour

We recommend adding a cooler of beverages for each Jeep to enjoy.

 

Mountain views all the way around along the Cripple Creek Mining District Tour