French Gulch Guided Hike
Join one of our experienced guides for a hike in French Gulch, the location of dozens of early mining operations.
The trails of French Gulch pass through Breckenridge’s fabled “Golden Horseshoe,” one of Colorado’s most fertile mining regions. The initial strikes here in 1859 gave birth to Breckenridge. For most of the next century, the town’s fortunes were largely driven by the Golden Horseshoe’s output. Dozens of mines were active here at one time or another. Most amounted to nothing; a few yielded huge fortunes.
Allow 2.5 to 3 hours to complete the hike. Please bring water and wear sturdy hiking shoes.
Cost
$10 per person, $5 for children 12 and under. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 970-453-9767 ext 7. Must provide 24hr notice to receive refund on cancellations.
Schedule
Tours are offered on Mondays at 10:00AM.
Directions
Turn on Wellington off of Main St. Continue 1.1 miles at stop sign turn right onto French Gulch Rd. Road will turn to a well maintained gravel road after 1.6 total miles. At 2.3 miles you will reach the B & B trailhead on the right. Meet your guide, Mike, at the parking lot on the right.
