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Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway
A network of routes through historic mining country connecting Canon City to Cripple Creek and beyond.
Three Routes, One Destination
The Gold Belt Tour connects Canon City to the historic mining district around Cripple Creek via three distinct routes. High Park Road offers the smoothest drive, Shelf Road provides a more adventurous dirt-road experience, and Phantom Canyon follows an old railroad grade through narrow canyon walls.
Highlights
- Three route options with different character
- Historic mining towns and ghost towns
- Mountain and canyon scenery
- Connects to Cripple Creek casinos
- Shelf Road for adventurous drivers
- Phantom Canyon for railroad history
Details
- Duration
- Half-day to full-day
- Difficulty
- Easy - suitable for all
- Price Range
- Budget-friendly
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