This scenic byway is located in the south central region of the state. It is a favorite with four-wheel drivers. There are three travel routes to choose from once you pass Florissant Fossil Beds. The first fork in this tour lies south of the National Monument where State Road 11(High Park Road) splits from State Road 1. The second option is Shelf Road, which follows State Road 88 from Cripple Creek to Canon City. The third route on the Gold Belt Tour is Phantom Canyon Road.
Location:
Canon City Colorado 81212
Telephone
719-275-0631
Other Highways, Byways, and Scenic Drives nearby:
(Canon City) Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway
(Colorado Springs) Gold Camp Road
(Colorado Springs) High Drive
(Canon City) Phantom Canyon Highway
(Colorado Springs) Pikes Peak Highway
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04/18 Coming to The Canon City area
Denver Greek Festival Denver CO June14-17 Traditional Greek dancing by the Hellenic Dance Academy of Denver and music by Etho Ellas. There is plenty of homemade food and pastries from throughout Greece to satisfy any appetite.
Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival Breckenridge CO July13 This event offers brews, views and free live music and features unlimited beer tasting from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Winter Park Alpine Artaffair Winter Park CO July20-21 Featuring Fine Arts & Fine Crafts,
Jewelry, Photography, Metalwork, Mixed Media,
Pottery, Painting, Glass, Wood, Fiber and More.
Keystone Bluegrass and Beer Festival Keystone CO August3-4 Down-home cooking, frothy flavors and mountain music are just a piece of the pie. In a whirlwind of hillbilly luxuries, folks gather while 30 microbreweries from Colorado and beyond showcase their unique blends of hops and barleys.
Great American Beer Festival Denver CO October10-12 Each year, GABF represents the largest collection of U.S. beer ever served, in the format of a public tasting event plus a private competition.
Denver International Wine Festival Denver CO November6-9 The Annual Denver International Wine Festival has become the premier International wine and food festival in the Rocky Mountains!
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