Iowa Hill Boardinghouse & Trail

Enjoy a guided hike (or snowshoe tour in the winter months) that goes through a historic, hydraulic mining site and up to a restored miners’ boardinghouse. Along the way, mining relics and interpretive signs tell the story of Iowa Hill and how gold was extracted from the surrounding hills. The hike is one mile in length on a well-maintained trail.

Tours are offered on Thursdays at 10:00AM, reservations are required and can be made by calling 970-453-9767 ext 7. Must provide 24hr notice to receive refund on cancellations.

Hours of Operation:

Tours offered on Thursdays at 10:00AM

Months of Operation:

Snowshoe Tours Available Now

Cost:

$25/person, $15 for children 12 and under,.

Address:

Airport Rd., Breckenridge, Co

Directions:

Drive north for one mile on Hwy 9, left on Valley Brook Rd., right on Airport Rd. for .25 miles. The Iowa Hill Trailhead will be on your left, directly north of the Public Works facilities. Limited parking available; drive up the dirt road to the second Iowa Hill trail sign. Bus route: From the transit station, take the Airport Rd. route and get off at the Public Works stop.

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