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Inside the Edgar Experimental Mine in Idaho Springs, CO. Photo: mines.edu...

Edgar Experimental Mine – Idaho Springs

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Edgar Experimental Mine is an educational facility in Idaho Springs that allows mining students from the Colorado School of Mines to practice their future work. Producing gold, silver, lead, and copper in the mid to late 19th century, today, the mine is considered an “unground laboratory” where prospective engineers can learn how to search for and gather natural resources.

Half a mile long and conveying over a century of development, Edgar Experimental Mine is located 40 miles from Denver. Providing students with a unique space to practice hand-on fieldwork, classes include surveying, geological mapping, practical use of equipment, and the proper way to handle rock fragmentation and blasting.

Tours

Guided by staff members or students, the Edgar Experimental Mine is open to the public for tours. Requiring a reservation, groups of 10 or more will get to see illuminated displays that highlight drilling and blasting as well as be taught about the modern mining industry. Conversation topics will cover the role of mining in the economy and safety practices.

Taking about an hour, guests need to wear sturdy footwear and bring warm clothing, as the temperature underground is a consistent 54℉. It should be mentioned that, unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Details

Address: 365 8th Ave, Idaho Springs, CO 80452

Phone: (303) 567-2911

Season: Year-round

Hours: mining.mines.edu/edgar-experimental-mine

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