Cañon City / The Gold Belt Tour

Cañon City / The Gold Belt Tour (HM1204)

Location: Cañon City, CO 81212 Fremont County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 26.84', W 105° 11.57'

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Bustling Center for Trade, Transportation, and Tourism

Cañon City

During the late 18th and early 19th Century, Cañon City prospered as a trade and transportation center serving the agriculture and mining industries of the region. From its earliest days, Cañon City attracted visitors to soak in warm mineral springs, enjoy mild winters, and view the wonder of "The Grand Canyon of the Arkansas River" - the Royal Gorge. In 1929, the world's highest suspension bridge was constructed across the gorge, enhancing the ability to view this incredible geologic feature. It continues to bring thousands of visitors annually to the area.

The Gold Belt Tour
National Scenic Highway

Travel Historic Roads to Riches

Drive the Gold Belt Tour National Scenic Byway and follow the historic travel routes to the Cripple Creek Mining District, one of the world's wealthiest gold mining districts. Phantom Canyon Road follows the grade of the Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad (1894 - 1912), the first railroad to reach Cripple Creek's gold camps. Shelf Road provided a direct but harrowing journey for stagecoaches and freight wagons bound for Cripple Creek. High Park Road, traversing lush mountain grasslands, was well-traveled by cowboys and prospectors alike.
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HM NumberHM1204
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Date Added Saturday, October 25th, 2014 at 11:01am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)13S E 483173 N 4255467
Decimal Degrees38.44733333, -105.19283333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 26.84', W 105° 11.57'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 26' 50.4000" N, 105° 11' 34.2000" W
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Area Code(s)719
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 3105 Fremont Dr, Cañon City CO 81212, US
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