Reiling Dredge
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Parking available
An early 20th-century gold mining dredge, sunken in a pond above Breckenridge, now a stabilized historic site accessible by a short trail.

šŸ“œ Historic gold mining dredge, sunken in a pond.šŸ” Operated 1908-1922, declared endangered in 2015, stabilized in 2018. One of the last early 20th-century in situ examples of floating gold mines.

Why Go

ā›ļø Explore a unique piece of gold mining history and connect with Breckenridge's rich mining past
āš™ļø Discover a unique piece of industrial history
🚶 Enjoy an easy, short, scenic hike with interpretive signs
šŸžļø Offers views and interpretive signs
šŸ“ø Capture striking images of the sunken dredge
♿ Wheelchair friendly trail

Why Avoid

ā„ļø Trail may be covered in snow and closed during winter

Tips

šŸ…æļø ADA-designated parking available on French Gulch Road.
šŸ• Dog friendly and kid-friendly trail.
🄾 Short hike, about 800 feet to the dredge site (approx. 0.25 miles).
🌲 An alternative three-mile forest hike with interpretive signs is also available.

šŸ“ Location

French Gulch Road, east of Breckenridge.

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