Shelf Road - Gold Belt Scenic Byway - Cripple Creek, CO
N 38° 44.508 W 105° 10.604
13S E 484640 N 4288140
The Shelf Road become a high priority to link the Cripple Creek and Victor Mining District to the cities on the front range and the Arkansas Valley.
Waymark Code: WMWHH8
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 09/07/2017
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"In 1892, Canon City completed the Shelf Road, the first stage route linking the Arkansas Valley with the District.
A trip along the Shelf Road took six hours upgrade and four hours downgrade. Tolls ranged from thirty cents for a horse and rider to $1.75 for a six-horse stagecoach.
Soon after, Florence completed the Florence and Cripple Creek Free Road through Phantom Canyon. In 1894, the Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad (F&CC) replaced that road.
Credits: goldbeltbyway.com
The shelf road is still in use today as a road between Canon City and Cripple Creek. The Shelf Road has limited maintenance and requires high clearance and four wheel drive.
Program: America's Byways
Website: [Web Link]
Official Name: Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway
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