| Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway |
|
| Contact Information |
|
c/o BLM-Royal Gorge Resource Area
3170 East Main St |
| Canon City, CO, 81212 |
|
| Phone |
| 719-275-0631 |
| |
|
| Length |
| 135 miles. |
|
| Designation/Year |
| 2000 |
|
| Parent Agency |
| Department of Transportation |
|
Do you have photographs that you'd like to share with others?
Upload here
|
|
|
|
|
| Description |
| Byway follows historic railroad and stagecoach routes leading visitors to North America's greatest gold camp, three world class fossil sites, and numerous historic sites. Areas of interest include: Victor's National Historic District and Cripple Creek, the historical hub of the mining district; the Royal Gorge Railroad and the 1,053-foot suspension bridge spanning the Royal Gorge; and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument and the Garden Park Fossil Area. Recreational opportunities include fishing, camping, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. |
|
| Start/End Point |
| Runs north/south from Florissant to Florence, Colorado, including three separate routes. The 34-mile Phantom Canyon Road runs from Florence to Victor, the 26-mile Shelf Road runs from Caħon City to Cripple Creek, and the High Park Road segment connects Florence and Caħon City with Teller Road 1 and Teller Road 11. |
|
| Time to Allow |
| 6 hours (including loops or backtracking) |
|
