Pikes Peak and Gold Belt Scenic Byway Weekend
A classic Colorado loop starting from Colorado Springs, featuring the high-altitude thrills of Pikes Peak, the historic mining charm of Cripple Creek, and the dramatic canyon scenery of the Gold Belt Backcountry Byway.
- Pikes Peak Summit
- Phantom Canyon Road
High Peaks and Historic Mining Towns
Garden of the Gods Visitor Center
Garden of the Gods Visitor Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado, US
Pikes Peak Summit
Pikes Peak Summit, Cascade, Colorado, US
Manitou Avenue Food District
Manitou Avenue Food District, Manitou Springs, Colorado, US
Cripple Creek Heritage Center
Cripple Creek Heritage Center, Cripple Creek, Colorado, US
Canyons and the Gold Belt Byway
Victor Lowell Thomas Museum
Victor Lowell Thomas Museum, Victor, Colorado, US
Phantom Canyon Road
Phantom Canyon Road, Cañon City, Colorado, US
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, Cañon City, Colorado, US
Old Colorado City
Old Colorado City, Colorado Springs, Colorado, US
- Pikes Peak Highway requires timed entry reservations during peak season; book in advance online.
- Phantom Canyon Road is a gravel back road; check local weather conditions as it can be narrow and winding.
- High altitude awareness: stay hydrated and be prepared for significantly cooler temperatures at the summits.
- Verify the status of the Gold Belt Byway roads (Shelf Road or Phantom Canyon) for any seasonal maintenance closures.