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Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway
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.
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Getting to the Byway:
Denver, CO
- Take I-25 south out of Denver.
- In Colorado Springs turn right on to US-24 west.
- Stay on US-24 till you reach Florissant where the byway begins.
Navigating the Byway:
The Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway connects six of Colorado's major historic towns using four stunning roads.
**Phantom Canyon Section:**
* The first section of the byway starts in Florence, CO, at the junction of CO 67 and West Main Street.
* From here, head north on CO 67 and continue as it changes to Phantom Canyon Rd.
* At the junction of CO 67 and 4th St. head south on CO 67 to W. Victor Ave., then head west on CO 67 into Cripple Creek.
* In Cripple Creek, head west on E. Carr Ave. and continue as the road becomes Teller County Rd.
* Follow this into Florissant.
**Shelf Road Section:**
* At the junction of CO 67 and Main Street in Florence, drive west on Main Street to Ash St. in Brookside.
* In Brookside, drive north on Ash St. as it changes to S. Reynolds Ave., then to Fremont Dr.
* After the road becomes Fremont Dr, drive west to Field Ave.
* Drive north on Field Ave. to Red Canyon Rd. and continue north as the road becomes Shelf Rd.
* Continue again as the road changes to Xenia St. and continue to CO 67 south of Cripple Creek.
**High Park Section:**
* Start at the junction of Cedar Ave. and Ash St. in Brookside.
* Drive west on Cedar Ave. to Chestnut St. and head north.
* Once you reach Elm Ave., drive west to 9th St. then drive north to Royal Gorge Blvd.
* Drive southeast on Royal Gorge Blvd to CO 9.
* At CO 9, drive north to High Park Rd.
* Continue north on High Park Rd. to County Road 11.
* Drive north on County Rd. 11 to County Rd. 1 where the byway ends.
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