History Of Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine
The Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine was the first claim struck by a woman in the Cripple Creek and Victor gold camp. The mine produced gold for decades until a lack of ore processing methods in the region made mining to difficult.
About Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Tour
With the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Tour you can experience the old west as it was for hard rock gold miners.
The Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine is open 10am to 4pm, May through October 15th weather permitting.
Address
Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine
9388 Highway 67
Cripple Creek, Colorado 80813
P.O. Box 339
Website
What You Will Experience On The Tour
- 1 hour tour.
- Vertically descend 100 stories into the earth.
- Witness the evolution of underground mining.
- View gold veins in their natural state.
- Ride an underground tram air locomotive.
- Experience the sights and sounds of mining equipment.
- Free gold ore sample with tour.
Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Elevator
Mollie Kathleen Elevator Going 100 Stories Down Into The Ground
@ryryjanssen Taking an elevator 100 stories down into the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine. #molliekathleengoldmine #goldmine #cripplecreek #thingstodoincolorado #ryryjanssen ♬ original sound – Ryry Janssen
Mollie Kathleen Underground Locomotive Air Tram Video
@ryryjanssen Underground tram air locomotive took through parts of the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Tour #aircompressedtrain #goldmine #goldminetour #canoncity #thingstodoincolorado #ryryjanssen ♬ original sound – Ryry Janssen
Videos Of Tour Guide Demonstrating Different Machines Miners Used
@ryryjanssen Tour guide at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine demostrating different machines miners used back in the day. #molliekathleengoldmine #goldmine #cripplecreek #thingstodoincolorado #ryryjanssen ♬ original sound – Ryry Janssen
@ryryjanssen Tour guide at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine demostrating different machines miners used back in the day. #molliekathleengoldmine #goldmine #thingstodoincolorado #ryryjanssen ♬ original sound – Ryry Janssen
@ryryjanssen Tour guide at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine demostrating different machines miners used back in the day. #molliekathleengoldmine #goldmine #thingstodoincolorado #ryryjanssen ♬ original sound – Ryry Janssen
Final Thoughts
The Mollie Kathleen Tour was definitely a great adventure into the history of gold miners in Cripple Creek, and highly recommend this tour to anyone.