Phantom Canyon Road, the route of the Florence and Cripple Creek (F&CC) Railroad, follows the path of what was once the busiest narrow gauge railroad in the West.

Shelf Road, blasted out of the steep side walls of Fourmile Canyon, carried stagecoaches and freight wagons from the Arkansas Valley to the mining camps.

High Park Road, used by ranchers and prospectors, was the first route connecting the gold fields to the Arkansas Valley.

Teller One, the road connecting the Mining District to the Colorado Midland Railroad at Florissant was traveled by as many as sixteen stagecoaches daily.

Gold Belt Byway Association Board of Directors oversees the Gold Belt Byway.

The Gold Belt Tour is located in southern Colorado, just one hour from Colorado Springs or Pueblo and two hours from Denver. You can reach the northern end of the Byway from U.S. Highway 24 and the southern end via U.S. Highway 50.

Each of the roads offers distinct scenery ranging from rolling mountain parklands to deep rocky canyons. Each of the communities offers its unique character and convenient services including a variety of restaurants, lodging, shops, entertainment and events.

The communities, residents and agencies of the Byway want you to know.

• The Byway passes through both public and private lands. Please respect private property and do not trespass. Maps with land ownership information are available from the Bureau of Land Management in Cañon City.

• Campfires are permitted on public land. Gather only dead and down wood. Monitor campfires at all times and extinguish fires completely when you leave. During the summer, check on the fire danger and observe all fire restrictions.

• We depend on you to report vandalism of historic sites and other unlawful activities to law enforcement officials.