Pinion Bridge Recreational Placer Mining Area
- State
- CO
- County
- Montrose
- Size
- 20 ac
4.0
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About this claim
The Pinion Bridge Recreational Placer Mining Area offers a scenic environment for prospectors, with access requiring navigation through heavy vegetation to reach the river. Members have reported using a variety of methods, including panning, sluicing, and crevicing, with some success in finding flour and flake gold, as well as the occasional picker. Water levels can vary significantly, impacting accessibility and the effectiveness of equipment; reports note both high and low conditions. While some members have observed challenges such as open holes left by previous prospectors and water diversion issues, the area remains popular for its natural beauty and potential for gold discovery.
Land status: BLM - Hands and Pans Only Recreational Placer Mining Area
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