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Mother Nature Is Reclaiming This Eerie Colorado Gold Mine

By Annie | Published September 02, 2018

If you have ever studied Colorado history, you know that mining played a HUGE part in the inception of the state. While most of the mines have since dried up, there are countless remnants of this important period, like this abandoned Colorado mine that is being reclaimed by nature:

Located near Cripple Creek is the eerie Vindicator Valley Trail; a two-mile gravel path that leads explorers through one of the "Trails of Gold."

It begins at the 1895 Theresa Gold Mine...

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...and passes several other once-vital structures, including the Vindicator Ore House...

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...and an old powder magazine.

Sadly, like most abandoned dwellings, nature has taken over the once strong buildings, which can be seen by the influx of trees, bushes, vines, and weeds.

The Vindicator Valley Trail is a 2.2-mile loop that can be found by taking Highway 24 to US 67 (in Divide), heading south for 13.5 miles, and turning left on Highway 81.

Here’s a handy map to help you find it:

Discover even more Colorado mining history by clicking You’ll Never Forget A Trip Through This Old Gem Mine In Colorado.

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