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Golden
In 1825, Golden was the site of the first gold rush west of the Mississippi, before the California and Colorado gold rushes. Originally called Real de San Francisco, around 1880 several large mining companies moved in and changed the name to Golden. The yield was disappointing and the population dwindled. Mining is all but gone from the area, but Golden survives.
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Upcoming Event
Stump the Ranger Hike
Sunday March 14, 2-4pmGot questions about the park's history, ecology or critters? Ranger Sarah will be your trail guide on this casual hike.
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From Our Forum
- Take the HGTV Dream Home tour!
- Aspects of Clay opens studio co-op
- Movies made on the Turquoise Trail
- Wild Hogs Question
- BLM & SF National Forest host Open Houses on Turquoise Trail
National Scenic Byway
On June 15, 2000 the Turquoise Trail received designation as a National Scenic Byway from the The National Scenic Byways Program after completing a comprehensive corridor management plan.The plan is available for review here »