Experience a Mine Train and a Mine Tour in the DARK!

Train Ride & Mine Tour Duration

This experience is last about 1 hour - 1 hour and 30 minutes for the train ride and mine tour. This includes the 10-15 minute hike to and from the train departure site.

About

Your experience starts with a 0.15 mile uphill hike on a dirt path through beautiful rocky mountain forests. If you want to take in the scenery, there are chairs and table provided along the path. At the end of the path awaits an Atlas K 2.5 Ton Locomotive. Climb aboard our charming refurbished minecars turned passenger cars and journey through the Colorado mountains with your conductor as your guide. But the ride is just the beginning as you stop along the way to learn about mining history and equipment.

The end of the track brings you to the entrance of the oldest part of the Phoenix Mine, known as the Centurion level. Grab a hard hat and lantern for this 400 foot walk into the dark. Your expert guide will share fascinating stories about the Centurion's rich mining history and geology. This one-of-a-kind tour highlights the mine's cave-like structures and fluorescent rock formations.

After exiting the Centurion Mine, hop back aboard the train and ride back to the other end of the track. It's all down hill from here as you take a walk down the path! Don't forget to stop by our 1950's Bus Gift Shop to checkout our affordable, handmade, keepsake, remembering your adventures at the Phoenix Gold Mine!

What to Bring

A light jacket or sweatshirt and closed toed shoes are recommended. This mine is a damp, wet, environment and is typically 45 degrees Fahrenheit underground.

Hours of Operation

Seasonal Summer Hours: Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend 10:00am to 5:00pm Please note that the train and tour operation are dependent on good weather and maintenance availability. You will be notified if changes need to be made to your reservation.

Disclaimer

To access the train site, the Train Ride & Centurion Level Mine Tour involves navigating steep and uneven terrain at an elevation of approximately 8,000 feet for about a 800 feet. For safety considerations, participants must be in good physical condition and free from respiratory issues or recent surgical procedures. Additionally, the Centurion Mine features low ceilings which may cause discomfort for individuals taller than six feet due to back or neck pain. Pregnant guests are advised to consult with their physician prior to booking this tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate wheelchairs on the mine train or within the Centurion Mine. We invite guests with accessibility needs to discuss activity options by calling 303.567.0422.

Please keep in mind that the Train Ride & Centurion Level Mine Tour is different mine tour from the Phoenix Main Level Tour and Gold Panning and does NOT include gold panning.