Cripple Creek and Victor area

[TabWhisperer]

I just got back from a weekend in Cripple Creek. We just went there for something different. I took a detector but didn't do any detecting since we were mostly sightseeing and leaving some money in the slot machines. We also drove through Victor and took the train ride. I was pretty amazed by the detecting potential. I asked a lady at the museum about detecting and she said as long as there were no private property or no tresspassing signs there generally wasn't a problem. The area in particular that got me was where a couple of towns burned down, Anaconda and another nearby that escapes me at the moment. I drove through that area it it appeared to be mostly open space with some apparent old foundations. Other areas owned by mining companies or ranchers were clearly marked.

Does anyone have any expereince detecting that area in Teller County? Even in town there are bunches of old buildings just falling down.

[PikesPeakCharlie]

Hi, I've been detecting & bottle digging in the area for 30 years. Detecting in the area can be real tough,trash,mineralization etc . If you go to Anaconda,be prepared to get run off by the mine,plus that whole valley will be filled in soon as they reroute the road. The lady who told you should'nt be a problem,kind of mislead you. Ever since gambling came in land owners have gotten real greedy,they dont try to dig anything,but sure dont want anybody else too either. All the land between Cripple Creek & Victor is ALL privately owned ,mostly by the mine.,your best bet is to get permmision to private lots in town. Another good way is to walk around town (especially after rain) you will be surprised what you can find on top of the ground. Some might say I'm try to discourage you,not so !! just dont want you to get a trespassing or destruction of private property ticket for detecting & digging on private property,nothing is open space. Please know the laws for trespassing on a mining claim before you do any searching. I wish you good luck HH

[PikesPeakCharlie]

P.S. When you plan on coming down PM me,maybe it will work out to where we can meet & I can show you around.

[TabWhisperer]

Thanks for the quick reply. I didn't feel completely comfortable with what she said and didn't want to take any risk without knowing for sure which is why I didn't take even 5 minutes for detecting around the Anaconda area. I will definitely pm you in the near future. I need to get some yard work done on the weekends. If I don't do that I will try to get back down again. I really appreciate the offer.