Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway

State: Colorado
Length: 135.0 mi / 217.3 km
Time to Allow: Six hours (including loops or backtracking) to drive the entire byway
Restrictions: Portions of this byway may require a 4-wheel drive vehicle.

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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  • 2-Day Trip: Gold Belt Must See Tour
    (Colorado)

    This tour showcases the natural, historic, scenic, and recreational qualities abundant on the Gold Belt Tour. Count on natural wonders, historical...