Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour

Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour: real mining in the heart of Galena Mountain

Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour is a tourist attraction in Silverton, Colorado, offering guided tours inside a historic gold mine. The tour takes visitors a third of a mile (approximately 500 meters) into the heart of Galena Mountain, a 13,000-foot-high mountain, where you can follow the vein and see real mining equipment in action. The company presents itself as the number one tourist attraction in the area.

An underground tour with historic machinery in action

The visit begins with a ride on a vintage electric mine train, in an authentic "man-trip" car once used at the famous Camp Bird Mine. Once inside, guides demonstrate the operation of equipment such as air-powered drills, a slusher, and mucking machines dating back to the 1930s. They explain how miners used dynamite to blast the solid volcanic rock, and you can see colorful minerals and crystals in hand-dug tunnels.

Highlights of the tour include a demonstration of a 1930s Ingersoll "Leyner" drill, the use of a compressed air powered "mucking machine" to load ore cars, and walking along the Neigold quartz vein. Outside, visitors can see the 1904 Old Hundred Boarding House, a historic building perched on a cliff 2,000 feet above the mine.

Gold and silver panning included

The experience includes a panning session at the Old Hundred sluice box, where visitors can search for and keep whatever they find: real copper, silver, and gold. Panning is free with ticket purchase. The outdoor area also features a covered picnic area and scenery described by the company itself as spectacular.

2026 season schedules and rates

The site states that the mine closed for the 2025 season due to early weather conditions and will reopen in May 2026. For 2026, the published schedule includes two periods: Saturday, May 9th through Monday, September 14th, with tours departing every hour from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (last tour), and Tuesday, September 15th through Thursday, October 15th, with tours departing every hour from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (last tour). Arriving 30 minutes before departure is recommended to purchase tickets on site. Schedule and times are subject to change without notice.

The published rates for 2026 are: adults $32.00; seniors (60+) $29.00; children ages 5 to 14 $16.00; children 4 and under free if held on lap during the train ride. The price includes the mine train ride, the guided underground mine tour, and gold and silver panning outside. Payment is accepted in cash or by credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover). No reservations are needed.

Access and surroundings

The mine is located just minutes from the historic town of Silverton and is accessible by car and RV. The website mentions a shuttle service related to the train, although its conditions are not detailed in the available material.

Location and contact

Phone: 970-387-5444 · Email: info@minetour.com