Gold Belt Tour - Scenic Byway

The Gold Belt Tour is 131-mile circuit that tours historic Cripple Creek, Florence, McCourt, Adelaide, Wilbur, Victor, and other former gold camps. It was designated as a National Scenic Byway in 2000 by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation - one of only ten designated in Colorado. Total driving time is about 5 hours for the entire trip.

Three Routes of the Gold Belt

There are 3 roads that make up the Gold Belt Tour that runs between Highway 50 around Canon City and West Highway 24 at Florissant.

Official CDOT - Gold Belt Tour

High Park Road

An easy drive between Florissant and Canon City. The Fossil Beds National Monument is well worth a stop. Along the way there's wildlife so be on the look-out especially in the early morning and around dusk.

Shelf Road

The Shelf Road can get narrow and rugged in places as you cling to a canyon wall 200 feet above the stream bed.

The payoff comes in the outstanding scenery: majestic Pikes Peak, the unspoiled Beaver Creek Wilderness Study Area, spectacular Royal Gorge, and miles of high-country beauty. Thanks Jeepster Gal!

Phantom Canyon

Phantom Canyon is officially the continuation of State Highway 67 but after Victor - you're hitting the dirt. Phantom Canyon is the adventurous way to Hwy 50 and Canon City. Check it out for yourself!

Thanks for ride LaOutbackTrail. You are an excellent driver!


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