Central City, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek touted as the richest square mile in the world. The dreams, the hopes! This mine located near Peaceful Valley is a reminder of those times, and a significant part of what made Colorado famous. Joel Estes arrived in Estes Park looking for his pot of gold
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Old Gold Mine near Estes Park