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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  “Strike it Rich” on the Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway

  Sep 29, 2009 in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives

  Like veins of gold and silver, history glitters through time on the Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway in Colorado. Follow historic railroad and stagecoach routes to North America's greatest gold camps, and watch for the hundreds of historic gold mines that surround the communities along the way. The byway will also lead you to fossilized evidence of prehistoric life, historic railroads, and some rather unusual museums.

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  Gold Belt Tour Overview

  Sep 22, 2003

  Simply driving the Gold Belt Tour in Colorado is an adventure in itself. While following historic railroad and stagecoach routes leading you to North America's greatest gold camps, you will find yourself traversing between narrow canyon walls and along excitingly steep drop-offs. While the area is no longer bustling with the activities of the gold rush, you can still "strike it rich" with views of outstanding scenery and limitless recreational activities.

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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...