Come join San Juan Backcountry with the most fascinating historical tour in Silverton, Colorado. We start out at San Juan Backcountry, and as we go through town, your guide will acquaint you with the historical sites along the way to Cunningham Gulch and the Old Hundred Gold Mine.

Lunch is provided at the mine, followed by panning for gold and silver. Pocket your treasure and shortly before noon you will get suited up in rain suits for a tour of the underground mine workings, deep below Galena Mountain.

After returning to the surface, we continue our historical journey by viewing the boarding house that still clings stubbornly to the high, steep sides of the mountain. Bring your camera and binoculars!

As you return to town, your tour guide will point out the Mayflower Mill and describe the way gold ore was processed in the late 19th century. The next stop is Silverton's new Mining Museum and its historical jail. You'll feel like you've stepped back in time as your view numerous historical artifacts. Slip into jail and feel what it was like to be "behind bars" in the old town of Silverton.

After the tour, San Juan Backcountry will drop you off at our offices or at your hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing after a full day of fantastic scenery and wonderful memories.

Adults: $87.00
Children (age 4-11): $57.00

Give us a call for more information at 800-434-8687