Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Gold Hill

Ghost town in Boulder County, Colorado · Boulder County district

Founded
1859
Peak Population
~1,500
Elevation
8,300 ft
Primary Industry
gold
County
Boulder
Coordinates
40.0633, -105.4096
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History

Site of the first major lode gold discovery in Colorado on January 15, 1859 -- the Gold Run discovery. Reached 1,500 at peak. A second boom followed the 1872 discovery of tellurium. Today an unincorporated community with about 218 residents and the historic Gold Hill Inn.

Visiting Gold Hill

What remains: Semi-ghost. ~218 residents. Historic buildings, Gold Hill Inn restaurant.

Access: Left Hand Canyon Drive from Boulder. Paved/improved road.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gold Hill?

Gold Hill is located in Boulder County, Colorado, in the Boulder County area at an elevation of 8,300 ft, coordinates 40.0633, -105.4096.

Can you visit Gold Hill today?

Left Hand Canyon Drive from Boulder. Paved/improved road.

What remains at Gold Hill?

Semi-ghost. ~218 residents. Historic buildings, Gold Hill Inn restaurant.

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