Went through there years ago, cool town with great beer and food. I think its called Icicle creek that flows through town, beautiful stream and it sure looks like it should have some gold. Try plugging that into your searches and I think they have some different rules up there so I'd check that out too. Good Luck
The town itself is a tourist trap though a cute one. It is ringed by mountain crags, deep gorges or in other words it has most of the ingredients for a good time prospecting. But, being a tourist trap they likely will not want anyone prospecting so be sure to inquire ahead of time. The food is good. I like it better in winter with my sweetheart by my side.....................63bkpkr