What is the Gold Belt Byway Association?

The Gold Belt Tour Byway Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the rural lifestyle, natural environment, and rich cultural and historic heritage along the byway. The association is a cooperative collaboration of individuals, businesses, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations that shares the byway with the world through education and outreach. Incorporated with the State of Colorado on February 17, 1999, the organization received its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in March 2000, shortly before the byway achieved National Scenic Byway designation in June 2000.

The association is administered by a board of directors with representation from all areas in which the byway is located, as well as members of the various industries and entities along the routes. This governing structure ensures that diverse perspectives and interests are represented in managing the 131-mile byway. The organization not only promotes and protects the byway itself but proudly supports the communities and people who live and work along the route. Through strategic partnerships and dedicated volunteers, the byway association continues to manage the byway as directed by those first volunteers who established the vision and goals in 1997.