Howdy Everyone,

New to this site (just joined this week) and new to gold panning and metal detecting. Looking for some guidance and direction. I am going to Breck sometime in July. I am anxious to try out my new Garrett Pro 250 and maybe try some gold panning. I have only used my Garrett for coins and jewelry detecting here at home. (Illinois) I will be staying in the Wellington Neighborhood area. I have been doing alot of reading and trying to research some good areas in close vicinity to where I will be staying. Unfortunately, I am not very familar with areas that may be out of bounds or off limits. (I don't want to upset anyone or break any laws by going to the wrong places).


I know some of the land within walking distance to portions of the Arapaho National Forest off of French Gulch road. Can anyone tell if this area may be good for panning and/or detecting? Is this area off limits? Thank You for any information you can provide. I am looking forward to this trip.

Thanks again. Hope everyone has a great day.