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Established in
1896, Crow Creek Mine, was one of the largest
producing hydraulic placer gold mines in South
Central Alaska and today is Alaska’s most
popular recreational gold mining area. No exact
records are known that tell the true tale of exactly
how much gold was taken from this mine, but estimates
put it around 700 ounces a month during peak
production. When the commercial mining operations
came to a standstill around World War II, many
believed that more gold remained in the creek than
had ever been mined out of it. The Toohey Family,
owners/operators since 1969, strive to preserve not
only the rich history and beautiful natural scenery
of Crow Creek Mine, but also the gold resources
within its claims so that many for years to come can
experience the same thrill that the prospectors
enjoyed when they first arrived at Crow Creek.
Nestled among the Chugach Mountains, Crow Creek Mine
offers a unique blend of historical buildings,
antiques, rare mining equipment, beautiful gardens,
amazing wilderness scenery, hiking trails (including
the Historic Iditarod Trail), and access to the
explore the mines’ original claims. These claims
are still producing gold to this very day and with a
little work and a bit of luck, you might be quite
surprised to find that you too can catch “gold
fever”. |
