Bridal Veil Falls & Social Tunnel
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Tomboy Ghost Town Jeep Tour in Telluride
Mine ruins, waterfalls and the silver camp that built Telluride, two hours from your door.
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Ages
- All ages
- Group
- Up to 30 guests
- Pickup
- Your door in Telluride
About this tour
Before Telluride was a ski town, it was a mining town, and Tomboy was the camp above it that supplied the silver. This two-hour Jeep tour follows the old Tomboy Road out of the box canyon past the waterfalls and into the ruins: mill foundations, boarding house remains and the tram towers that carried ore down the mountain.
Your guide knows the names, the dates and the fortunes that were made and lost up here, and tells the story as you ride. It is a good history tour for guests who want context with their views, and an easy ride for kids and grandparents.
The route
Stops may shift with weather, road conditions and what your guide sees that day.
- Pickup in TellurideFront-door pickup in town.
- Tomboy RoadUp the old wagon road past the waterfalls and the Social Tunnel overlook.
- Tomboy townsiteWalk among the ruins of the silver camp and hear how it worked.
- Back downReturn to Telluride with a stop for photos above town.
What's included
- Local guide and driver with the history of the camp
- Open-air Jeep Gladiator with safari top and blankets
- Complimentary front-door pickup and drop-off in Telluride
- Photo stops at the ruins and overlooks
- First-aid and emergency kit in every vehicle
What to bring
- Layers and closed-toe shoes
- Water
- A camera
Who it's for
- History buffs and guests who want the story behind the scenery
- Families with kids old enough to enjoy the ruins
- Guests who want a short tour with big views
Guest reviews
What guests say about riding with us
Highly recommend!
“Absolutely fantastic experience! Our guide, Pace, did an excellent job providing facts about the area and local history. Highly recommend!!”
Great Time!
“We had a great time on the jeep tour, Pace our driver did a great job of driving (felt very safe on the small roads looking over the cliffs), he was very informative about the area, the history of Telluride, also the old mining towns. We will be doing it again when we go back to Telluride”
Perfect!
“The trip was perfect. Steve our guide was very accommodating to our group with young kids. Views were amazing. We will definitely be back for another trip.”
Good to know
Tomboy Ghost Town questions
Tomboy was a silver-mining camp above Telluride that operated from the 1880s into the early 1900s. The mill ruins, foundations and tram towers are still standing on the hillside, and our two-hour tour drives you up the old road to see them.
About two hours including pickup and drop-off in Telluride, with a stop to walk the ruins and a photo stop above town.
Yes, all ages are welcome. The stops involve short walks on uneven ground, so closed-toe shoes are a good idea for kids.
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