Iowa Hill
The Iowa Hill Hydraulic Placer Mine is explored along this historic interpretive trail. The hikes takes you back 145 years in history to the days when miners panned for gold then developed techniques using water cannons, called hydraulic giants, to wash the sides of gulches into sluice boxes to capture gold particles. Mining History News rates this trail as “one of the best hydraulic mining exhibits in the world.” A restored two-story log Miners ’Boarding House on the trail can be toured by appointment. The Iowa Hill interpretive displays were created by following old pictures and knowledge of how the miners first panned for gold in streams and then evolved hydraulic techniques to remove gold from the hills.
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Breckenridge |
| Length | 1.2 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 310 ft |
| Skill Level | Moderate |
| Duration | 1 to 2 hours |
| Season | Best from late May to late October |
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