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Friday, 15th May 2009 (4613 views)

Colorado is marking 150 years of mining activities in the state by creating a new route that links several of the towns founded during its gold rush.

The Colorado Gold Trail provides visitors with a suggested route to travel, as well as information and details of points of interest to stop off at along the way.

Around 100,000 prospectors headed across the American plains following the economic downturn of 1857-58, settling in the Rocky Mountains to seek their fortunes.

Those hunting for gold in the region were known as the 59ers, starting in Denver and the Front Range and working up into the mountains, a fact that is mirrored by the gold trail.

Participating towns in the scheme include Boulder, Black Hawk, Idaho Springs, Breckenridge, Fairplay and Leadville.

"It is hoped that visitors' experiences will be enriched by getting to know the towns along the Colorado Gold Trail a little bit better," organisers said.

Meanwhile, the Pioneers Museum in Colorado Springs unveiled a new display in April that commemorates the Pike Peak Gold Rush of 1859, CBS4 Denver reported.

 

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