Phantom Canyon Road | Day Trips from Colorado Springs: Mountains, Towns & Outdoor Fun
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The backcountry of Colorado is home to Phantom Canyon Road, a detour from the Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway, that features canyon walls spotted with green flecks and narrow roads that twist through the three historic mining districts in the area—Cripple Creek, Canon City, and Florence. In these districts, visitors will find the infamous ghost towns of Wilbur, Glenbrook, and Adelaide, among others, and overnight camping is allowed. The road also travels two long tunnels through the mountains and over the Adelaide Bridge across Eightmile Creek. The bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places.

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