Gold Belt Recreation Management Area
Overview
Gold Belt Recreation Management Area is managed by Bureau of Land Management and is located near Canon City, Colorado. 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.
Things to Do at Gold Belt Recreation Management Area
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Gold Belt Recreation Management Area include:
Nearby Activities
- Auto Touring
- Biking
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Interpretive Programs
- Picnicking
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
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.
GPS Coordinates: 38.44606000000000, -105.19255000000000
Contact & Resources
Phone: 719-269-8500
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