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Mighty Argo Cable Car
Mighty Argo Cable Car is an attraction in Idaho Springs, CO, part of the Denver & the Front Range guide. Cost: $25 to $50.
2350 Riverside Drive · Idaho Springs, CO
Why you should go…
The Mighty Argo Cable Car is a gondola in Idaho Springs, Colorado that carries riders 1.2 miles up Rosa Gulch to the summit of Virginia Canyon Mountain Park, climbing about 1,300 feet. It opened to the public in May 2026 next to the historic Argo Gold Mine and Mill, which offers its own mine tours. The summit gives access to more than 15 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails.
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