GCGBM6 Virtual Cache Cripple Creek Donkeys
Type: Virtual | Size: Not chosen Not chosen | Difficulty: 1 out of 5 | Terrain: 1 out of 5
By: Jeeper Rick @ | Hide Date: 06/26/2003 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N38° 44.816 W105° 10.353 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0
Easy find in the heart of the mining district
Cripple Creek Colorado in the heart of the early gold mining districts of Colorado. Donkeys played a key part of the backbreaking work of hard rock mining in the early days. They were used above and below ground to move the gold and silver laden ore. When the mines played out the donkeys were abandoned, sometimes left below in the mines. The ones who returned to nature reproduced and a wild herd has lived in the area ever since, coming into to town whenever they wished. Although there are not many left this is a statue honoring them. To get this cache you must: E mail me with the name of the statue, artist, and when made or post a picture of you with your GPS at the statue.
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Found it 07/04/2019 By Chanandler Bong
Quick find on this beautiful Independence Day. TFTC!

Found it 07/03/2019 By GhostlyImage
One awesome virtual that honors some of the hardest workers from Cripple Creek's gold strike days. Answers have been sent with our thanks.

Found it 06/29/2019 By Shesadilley
Great sculpture of the donkey and baby. I took the trolley tour of cripple creek and saw several donkeys enjoying the sunshine. THANKS for the geocache.

Found it 06/29/2019 By mtribe
Love donkeys for whatever reason. Great virtual. Thanks!! Fave point.

Found it 06/29/2019 By verano
Found with mtribe, I will post a photo. Great spot, thanks!

Found it 09/27/2018 By T5M
Our day to Cripple Creek for some gold mine tour and caching. We may stop off and drop some coins in a slot machine too. We so get to check out all the beautiful fall colors in the amazing Rocky Mountains.

Some may say we are crazy, but this game/hobby is one of the greatest gifts. Who doesn’t love a great scavenger hunt. Hiking, biking or driving hundreds of miles to sign our name on a piece of paper. This brings us a lifetime of joy.

Thanks for placing this cache and keeping our recreation going. SL/with PoshCacher/MagicCacher.Tftc
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Found using Cachly on iPhone!

Found it 09/07/2018 By FatPaul
Tftc

Found it 09/04/2018 By mmk3x
I had a great visit to Cripple Creek. Interesting history, fun sites and beautiful scenery. Thanks for the virtual cache to add to the fun

Found it 09/03/2018 By walkerjmist
It is a cool story how the donkeys were used above ground and below in mines. I am glad they get to roam free now.

Found it 08/31/2018 By HLY1
Great Story. Thanks

Found it 08/17/2018 By Leapin' Lee
Excellent tribute to a hard working animal. Thanks
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Found it 08/02/2018 By swampcat84
TFTC! Visiting from Oklahoma and love learning about the local mining culture. Answers sent via PM through the app.

Found it 07/30/2018 By TeamErnzer
Visiting from Michigan.
Found using C:geo on Google Pixel
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May sign Te so save space on small logs

Found July 30, 2018

Found it 07/30/2018 By TheLF
OCW Rat22 and the family, on the way to Cripple Creek for the afternoon. Interesting spot. Email sent. TFTVC

Found it 07/28/2018 By j2dad
We drove up Pikes Peak in the morning, lunched in Woodland Park, hiked to Tarryall in the rain, drove up to Cripple Creek and did the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Tour (which I found very interesting, though a bit expensive). Thanks for the virtual.

j2dad in Cripple Creek

Found it 07/22/2018 By xavierpair
The wife and I are making the grand tour of Colorado this week. We made this find in Cripple Creek (where she won $50!) after checking out the petrified forest at Florissant.

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Found it 07/21/2018 By SLO-MO
I really liked this cache. Email sent. Thanks

Found it 07/19/2018 By AJperla
TFTC WITH TC

Found it 07/18/2018 By tugies
Always love visiting Cripple Creek. Thanks - giving a favorite.

Found it 07/18/2018 By tc54915
Caching trip with AJ Perla out west to grab counties and old ones. Hoping to fill my triple jasmer this trip...Tftc.
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Found it 10/08/2016 By HappyBeaman
Another fine with the sissies. Tftc the cities

Found it 10/03/2016 By MetaFields
In the area for some aspen viewing, which led us to Cripple Creek. Thanks for placing.

Found it 10/03/2016 By DRTIHLAF
TFTC! Visited on my way around Colorado. Greetings from Northern Ireland.

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Found it 09/26/2016 By XaverUnsinn
Short stop, a quick find. Photo see attached.

Thanks for the cache, XUs

Found it 09/25/2016 By Koalacanuck
Found today on my first trip to Cripple Creek. Will send answers later today.