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Outdoor
Adventures
With
such a variety of scenery and attractions, it's no wonder that the most
popular activity on the Gold Belt Tour is sightseeing, but don't miss the
opportunity to climb out of the car and try some other activities.
Fishing
Is a Popular Activity
Mtn.
Biking on Victor Area Trails
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Fishermen
can cast for brown, rainbow, and cut throat trout in Beaver Creek, Skagway
Reservoir, or the Arkansas River all just a short distance off the Byway.
For a leisurely lunch, find a shady spot and stop for a picnic along Phantom
Canyon Road. Pull into a picnic area at Red Canyon Park along the Lower
Shelf Road, or at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. |
Dirt roads
in the area offer a variety of terrain for mountain biking. The limestone
cliffs near the Shelf Road provide world class climbing opportunities for
expert rock climbers. Hikers can explore the 27,000 acre Beaver Creek Wilderness
Study Area on several miles of trail.
Kayaking
the Arkansas |
Hiking,
mountain biking and horseback riding are also available on the Trails of
Gold near Victor and Cripple Creek. Nearby, the Arkansas River offers a
variety of boating experiences from "wet and wild" to more
leisurely excursions. For visitors lacking experience or equipment, a licensed
outfitter can be your ticket to experience the wet side of the river. |
For those
wishing to camp, commercial campgrounds are located along the northern
and southern portions of the Byway. Most offer all amenities, including
hookups. If you want to rough it, camping is permitted on public lands
although no facilities are provided.
Photos
courtesy of ZStudios |
