Area Guide:

“Gilpin County is on the verge of a great growth wave”

Don’t let this rare housing opportunity pass you by.

Located within Central City and Gilpin County, Prospectors Run borders the Continental Divide on the west and two large urban counties on the north and east, Boulder and Jefferson. Most of the land in Gilpin County is forested below tree line and approximately 52% of the County is protected State or National Forest.

The community sits at approximately 8,600 to 9,300 feet in elevation and enjoys weather similar to the foothills although on average about 5-10 degrees cooler. Prospectors Run is easily accessible all-year round offering both the solitude of a mountain retreat and an array of endless recreational activities available at your front door.

As a smaller community compared to the hustle and bustle of Golden or Denver residents enjoy the simple pleasures whether it's taking a leisurely walk, watching the variety of birds, listening to the creek below, fishing at the Reservoir up the street, reading a book at the park or taking pictures of the magnificent wildflowers in the spring. Prospectors Run is truly surrounded by some of the best views and activities Colorado has to offer!

Fun History: In 1876, Colorado became a state and Central City missed being the capital by one vote. Central City became the first town in the nation to have all electric outside street lights in 1889 as well as one of the first towns to have telegraph and telephone service. The Weekly-Register Call newspaper is the oldest continuously published paper in Colorado. Halfway between Black Hawk and Central City a monument was erected to honor John Gregory. On May 6, 1859 he discovered one of the first gold mines in Colorado. His first pan contained 1/4 of an ounce of gold, the lode produced nearly one million ounces in future years.

We invite you to discover this rich history and make a little of your own.