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Historical Hike Series: Discover the Lost Mining Town of Swandyke with Bill Fountain
Historical Hike Series: Discover the Lost Mining Town of Swandyke with Bill Fountain
Date: August 13, 2026
Time: 8:45 am – 3:15 pm
Location: Meet at the Blair Witch (#4 Dredge remains) parking lot
Cost: $25.00
Join local historian Bill Fountain for a guided historical hike to the former townsite of Swandyke, one of Summit County’s long-forgotten mining communities and ghost towns. As part of Bill and Sandra Mather’s Historical Landscapes: Summit County Colorado Ghost Towns and Townsites series, this immersive hike will bring the stories of Swandyke to life while exploring the landscape where miners, families, and businesses once thrived
Perfect for history lovers, hikers, and curious explorers alike, this unique experience offers the chance to walk through the past and see firsthand what remains of Swandyke today.
This is a follow up to the historical presentation from August 12, 2026.
If you have any have any issue with registration or have questions, contact us at or call at 970-468-2207.
