Description: The Gold Belt Tour National Scenic Byway retraces the historic travel routes for the World’s Greatest Gold Camp, Cripple Creek. Travel on a historic, narrow-gauge railroad bed, an old stage road, and a county road on the Byway. The three legs of the route, which form a loop, have a total length of about 131 miles of historic sites, museums and recreation sites. For more information, please contact the Royal Gorge Field Office.
Directions: The Byway is located just 1 hour from Colorado Springs or Pueblo, Colorado. From the north, it can be reached from U.S. Highway 24; the southern end can be reached from U.S. Highway 50.
Campgrounds Penrose Common Rec Site Mingus Ranch
Activities: • Auto Touring • Biking • Climbing • Camping • Interpretive Programs • Fishing • Hiking • Horseback Riding • Hunting • Picnicking • Water Sports • Wildlife Viewing
Address: Royal Gorge Field Office, 3028 E. Main Street, Canon City, CO 81212 Phone: 719-269-8500 Email: