The Gold Belt Tour follows historic railroad and stagecoach routes leading to North America s greatest gold camp, three world-class fossil sites, and numerous historic sites. The Shelf and Phantom Canyon Roads cut along unpaved routes through winding canyons. Five byway communities allow a glimpse into this area s rich heritage.
- Length
- 135 mi / 217.3 km
- Time to allow
- Six hours (including loops or backtracking) to drive the entire byway
- Fees
- None
Who looks after this road
- BLM-Royal Gorge Field Office · 719-269-8500
- Canon City Chamber of Commerce · 719-275-2331
- Gold Belt Tour Information · 719-689-2461
We publish 5 places that sit on this road, listed in the order you meet them. This is not a route and not a drive time — it is the names, so you can put them into whatever navigation you already use.
“Off” is a straight line from the place to the road, rounded. It is not a driving distance, and the road itself is a simplified centre line, so treat a mile or two as noise.
Cañon CityCOon the road
Also here: the Royal Gorge
No guide of our own yet — the name is here so you can find it.
Cripple CreekCOon the road
No guide of our own yet — the name is here so you can find it.
Pikes PeakCO9 miles off
No guide of our own yet — the name is here so you can find it.
Florissant Fossil Beds National MonumentCOon the road
No guide of our own yet — the name is here so you can find it.
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife CenterCO4 miles offAnimals
Visits by guided tour; space limited
- Hours
- closed Mondays and Thursdays