CREEDE GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Through the Last Chance: A Guided Mining Loop from Pagosa to Creede
A full-day guided outing that travels from Pagosa Springs to Creede along a 17-mile historic mining loop and includes a guided tour inside the Last Chance Mine.
Through the Last Chance: A Guided Mining Loop from Pagosa to Creede.
Discover the layered history of southern Colorado on a guided mining tour that drives into the high-country around Creede. A local guide leads this scenic, educational itinerary along a 17-mile loop of historic sites, including an interior tour of the Last Chance Mine, time to explore downtown Creede, and additional scenic overlooks on the return to Pagosa Springs.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Breathtaking mountain views en route
The drive to Creede unfolds across high-country vistas and roadside overlooks—part of the 17-mile loop where guides pause to frame the mining landscape and its alpine context.
Inside the Last Chance Mine
A guided interior visit to the Last Chance Mine is one of the tour’s signature experiences and one of the few mine interiors open to visitors in the region.
Creede's Old West charm and downtown time
After the mountain loop and mine visit, the itinerary includes time to explore downtown Creede—grab lunch (not included), browse local shops, and soak up the town’s historic atmosphere.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a full day of driving and short on-foot stops: a morning departure from Pagosa Springs, scenic pulls for mountain views, a 17-mile loop of historic mining sites, a guided interior tour of the Last Chance Mine, a relaxed period to explore downtown Creede and have lunch on your own, then additional scenic and historic stops on the return leg.
THE LANDSCAPE
Breathtaking mountain views en route
The drive to Creede unfolds across high-country vistas and roadside overlooks—part of the 17-mile loop where guides pause to frame the mining landscape and its alpine context.
THE HISTORY
Inside the Last Chance Mine
A guided interior visit to the Last Chance Mine is one of the tour’s signature experiences and one of the few mine interiors open to visitors in the region.
THE TOWN
Creede's Old West charm and downtown time
After the mountain loop and mine visit, the itinerary includes time to explore downtown Creede—grab lunch (not included), browse local shops, and soak up the town’s historic atmosphere.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits—and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Check in at 8:15 a.m.; departure at 8:30 a.m. from inside the Best Western Pagosa Lodge, 3505 US Highway 160, Pagosa Springs, CO. Return is approximately 4:30 p.m.
Bring your own lunch—mealtime in downtown Creede is on your own and is not included in the tour price.
A minimum of two people must be scheduled for the service to take place; otherwise a full refund will be issued.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do we check in and what time?
Check in at 8:15 a.m.; the group departs at 8:30 a.m. from inside the Best Western Pagosa Lodge, 3505 US Highway 160, Pagosa Springs, CO.
How long is the outing and when do we return?
The tour departs in the morning and returns to Pagosa Springs at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Is lunch provided?
No—participants have time to explore downtown Creede and must provide their own lunch; lunch is not included.
Are there minimum participant requirements?
Yes. A minimum of two people must be scheduled for the service to take place; if that threshold is not met a full refund will be given.
What are the tour’s main features?
The itinerary includes scenic mountain views, a 17-mile historic mining loop, a guided interior tour of the Last Chance Mine, time to explore downtown Creede, and additional scenic and historic stops on the return.