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Washington Mine and Milling Exhibit
Breckenridge, CO | leisure | 0.5 to 1 hours
Tucked along Illinois Gulch Road, the Washington Mine and Milling Exhibit is a self-guided outdoor site where original mining equipment and reconstructed structures tell the story of Breckenridge's gold rush era. A newer milling exhibit features all the major equipment used to process ore brought out from underground mines, with interpretive signs at every stop. The site typically opens June through September during daylight hours, weather permitting. Closed-toe shoes and warm layers are recommended. Free to visit, with limited on-site parking and a Summit Stage bus stop nearby.
Activity Level: leisure
Costs: FreeDuration: 0.5 to 1 hours
Open Hours
- SundayDawn to dusk
- MondayDawn to dusk
- TuesdayDawn to dusk
- WednesdayDawn to dusk
- ThursdayDawn to dusk
- FridayDawn to dusk
- SaturdayDawn to dusk
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Email: info@breckhistory.org
Phone: (970) 453-9767
465 Illinois Gulch Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424, USA
Overview
Tucked along Illinois Gulch Road, the Washington Mine and Milling Exhibit is a self-guided outdoor site where original mining equipment and reconstructed structures tell the story of Breckenridge's gold rush era. A newer milling exhibit features all the major equipment used to process ore brought out from underground mines, with interpretive signs at every stop. The site typically opens June through September during daylight hours, weather permitting. Closed-toe shoes and warm layers are recommended. Free to visit, with limited on-site parking and a Summit Stage bus stop nearby.
Activity Type: leisure
Costs: Free
Duration: 0.5 to 1 hours
Tucked along Illinois Gulch Road, the Washington Mine and Milling Exhibit is a self-guided outdoor site where original mining equipment and reconstructed structures tell the story of Breckenridge's gold rush era. A newer milling exhibit features all the major equipment used to process ore brought out from underground mines, with interpretive signs at every stop. The site typically opens June through September during daylight hours, weather permitting. Closed-toe shoes and warm layers are recommended. Free to visit, with limited on-site parking and a Summit Stage bus stop nearby.
Activity Level: leisure
Costs: FreeDuration: 0.5 to 1 hours
Open Hours
- SundayDawn to dusk
- MondayDawn to dusk
- TuesdayDawn to dusk
- WednesdayDawn to dusk
- ThursdayDawn to dusk
- FridayDawn to dusk
- SaturdayDawn to dusk
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Email: info@breckhistory.org
Phone: (970) 453-9767
465 Illinois Gulch Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424, USA
Overview
Tucked along Illinois Gulch Road, the Washington Mine and Milling Exhibit is a self-guided outdoor site where original mining equipment and reconstructed structures tell the story of Breckenridge's gold rush era. A newer milling exhibit features all the major equipment used to process ore brought out from underground mines, with interpretive signs at every stop. The site typically opens June through September during daylight hours, weather permitting. Closed-toe shoes and warm layers are recommended. Free to visit, with limited on-site parking and a Summit Stage bus stop nearby.
Activity Type: leisure
Costs: Free
Duration: 0.5 to 1 hours
Inhaven Insights
Reconstructed Mine Site
Reconstructed Breckenridge mine site with original equipment and a new milling exhibit.
Self-Guided Trail
Self-guided outdoor trail with interpretive signs on gold-rush-era tools and techniques.
Seasonal Access
Typically open June through September, weather permitting; wear closed-toe shoes and layers.
Inhaven Insights
What's great
Reconstructed Mine Site
Reconstructed Breckenridge mine site with original equipment and a new milling exhibit.
What's unique
Self-Guided Trail
Self-guided outdoor trail with interpretive signs on gold-rush-era tools and techniques.
What's worth knowing
Seasonal Access
Typically open June through September, weather permitting; wear closed-toe shoes and layers.
