The owners have closed the mine tours. After a landslide at the mine they were no longer able to continue tours due to the insurance company. I believe they are still mining but without tourist. Be sure to visit their store, Matelot Gulch Mining Co.,which is still a great time for kids who get to pan for gold. A must do if you visit Columbia.

Hopefully Kelly Pedemonte will return our emails or contact us so we can do a feature on the mine and its history!

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  1. I know the location and it is not active. Area below mine is claimed by someone I know and has key to gate. I can take pictures next time and send them if you like.

  2. Sorry it took so long to reply. We are going to start mining again once we get rain. If I spot claim owner, I’ll get pic. from below looking up hill. Other mines in our area too.

  3. kelly pedemonte Reply

    Hi, Bob

    . I dont believe we have had the pleasure if meeting….

    My name is Kelly Pedemonte the owner of the Hidden treasure Goldmine daughter to Jan Lewellen Groeger former owner of the Hidden treasure.
    . I thought it would be helpful for your viewers and yourself to have updated information on the Hidden Treasure.

    . This year is going to be exciting ! We will be starting a journey that has been in the works for over fifty years a legecy left behind by Our family,loved ones and many that had the same passion for Gold. They left us with a yellow brick road, and we can’t wait to see where it leads us. You can see posts of our journey on hiddentreauregoldmine@yahoo.com starting in March

    Fill free to contact me with any questions…

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