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 Jun 22 2008, 08:30 PM
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 Shovel Buster!  Group: Members Posts: 64 Joined: 3-August 07 From: Dodge City, KS. Member No.: 1,581  |
I've heard there is some good public land up near Breckenridge. Does anyone know exactly where it is?
-------------------- The impersonal hand of government can never replace the helping hand of a neighbor. -Hubert H. Humphrey
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Jun 22 2008, 08:40 PM
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 Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 10-January 07 From: Greeley, Colorado Member No.: 851 |
Lots of places up there-especially French gulch and that area. Prob,em is, you can't park on any of the county roads or they will tow your vehicle (I speak from VERY bitter experience). The "gold Patch" is at the end of French gulch road right before it turns into private property. Most people (including moi) do pretty well there, but, remember the parking......
Also, the campgrounds. Don't forget some of the stories..... T. -------------------- Proud Member <span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'>Treasure Hunters of America</span> Proud Sponser
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Jun 22 2008, 08:47 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 64 Joined: 3-August 07 From: Dodge City, KS. Member No.: 1,581 |
QUOTE (toddarice @ Jun 22 2008, 08:40 PM) Lots of places up there-especially French gulch and that area. Prob,em is, you can't park on any of the county roads or they will tow your vehicle (I speak from VERY bitter experience). The "gold Patch" is at the end of French gulch road right before it turns into private property. Most people (including moi) do pretty well there, but, remember the parking...... Also, the campgrounds. Don't forget some of the stories..... T. toddarice, Ok, now you got me curious. Is the "gold patch" past Mineral Hill? And now that I can't park along side the road, is there room to pull completely off? And pray tell....camping? -------------------- The impersonal hand of government can never replace the helping hand of a neighbor. -Hubert H. Humphrey
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Jun 23 2008, 10:33 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 10-January 07 From: Greeley, Colorado Member No.: 851 |
Ya, mineral hill is off of French Gulch.
And no, you can't pull off, either. Cost me $350.00 to pull off two years ago.........And a night at the Best Western when they impounded my RV.......And we were right there......... But there is plenty of camping in Lake Dillon's' campgrounds. We like the one off of Swan Mountain Road. Plus there is Tiger Run RV resort. I don't know how much, we only get propane there. Also, once you clear Boreas Pass, there is lots of good prospecting to be done. And panning or sluicing. But a tough area. Be extra safe and let someone know exactly where you are. Storms can brew in an instant there. -------------------- Proud Member <span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'>Treasure Hunters of America</span> Proud Sponser
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Jun 23 2008, 10:36 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 10-January 07 From: Greeley, Colorado Member No.: 851 |
Okay. Sorry. Forgot to mention Farncomb. Largest and best wire gold ever found. Also, how the vein was finally discovered is a great story. But still a good area for metal detecting. Both sides of the valley.
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Jun 25 2008, 04:44 PM
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Diggin' In! Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 23-June 08 Member No.: 5,577 |
I'm probably going to be heading up to Breck tomorrow morning. If you can't park on the side of the county road, where do you park? It looks to be a long walk if you have to park in a parking lot in town.
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Jun 25 2008, 07:32 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 64 Joined: 3-August 07 From: Dodge City, KS. Member No.: 1,581 |
QUOTE (Colorado CJ @ Jun 25 2008, 04:44 PM) I'm probably going to be heading up to Breck tomorrow morning. If you can't park on the side of the county road, where do you park? It looks to be a long walk if you have to park in a parking lot in town. Colorado CJ, Good question! Also, is all the land along French Gulch east of Breckenridge open to the public? What about camping in that area? Is it permissible? If it's not private then it must be part of the White River NF, which makes it public, correct? -------------------- The impersonal hand of government can never replace the helping hand of a neighbor. -Hubert H. Humphrey
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Jun 25 2008, 07:35 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 64 Joined: 3-August 07 From: Dodge City, KS. Member No.: 1,581 |
QUOTE (Mike B. @ Jun 25 2008, 07:32 PM) QUOTE (Colorado CJ @ Jun 25 2008, 04:44 PM) I'm probably going to be heading up to Breck tomorrow morning. If you can't park on the side of the county road, where do you park? It looks to be a long walk if you have to park in a parking lot in town. Colorado CJ, Good question! Also, is all the land along French Gulch east of Breckenridge open to the public? What about camping in that area? Is it permissible? If it's not private then it must be part of the White River NF, which makes it public, correct? I believe, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that area within the Dillon Ranger District? -------------------- The impersonal hand of government can never replace the helping hand of a neighbor. -Hubert H. Humphrey
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Jun 26 2008, 06:18 AM
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Diggin' In! Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 23-June 08 Member No.: 5,577 |
Well, heading up to Breck now. I'm going to be using my new X-terra 70 and will probably do a little panning/sluicing too.
Wish me luck! 
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Jun 28 2008, 08:42 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 10-January 07 From: Greeley, Colorado Member No.: 851 |
Always a day late......
The surrounding land is public (some of it), but the road is a county road and not a FSR-thus the sheriff thinks they own the world....I'm still VERY bitter about my last experience there-and I lived there for 10 years........ Also, by the gold patch, there is a mine on the left (north) where people camp sometimes. The campgrounds are still the best bet, imho. -------------------- Proud Member <span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'>Treasure Hunters of America</span> Proud Sponser
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May 8 2009, 09:26 AM
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Diggin' In! Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 19-December 08 From: Summit Co. Member No.: 6,826 |
Almost all of French Gulch is Private...Is the gold patch that you are talking about before the gate?
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May 9 2009, 07:03 AM
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russau Group: Members Posts: 2,841 Joined: 4-December 03 From: st.louis missouri Member No.: 43 |
lots of wacogreenies up that way! know where you are and what you can/canot do there! protect yourself!
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