Are dogs allowed on Phantom Canyon Road?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Phantom Canyon Road but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Phantom Canyon Road?

No, Phantom Canyon Road does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Phantom Canyon Road?

Phantom Canyon Road is rated expert. It is 29.5 miles long with 6,663 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

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ExpertPoint to Point

Colorado

Phantom Canyon Road

Penrose, Colorado

29.5 mi

Distance

6,663 ft

Elev. Gain

12h 12m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

The trail is reported to be on private property. "Use caution, please."

From Wikipedia

The Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway is a National Scenic Byway, a Back Country Byway, and a Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway located in Fremont and Teller counties, Colorado, USA. The byway is named for the Gold Belt mining region. The Cripple Creek Historic District is a National Historic Landmark. The byway forms a three-legged loop with the Phantom Canyon Road, the Shelf Road, and the High Park Road (paved).

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.

Public unpaved scenic road on the Gold Belt Tour Scenic & Historic Byway through a BLM Area of Critical Environmental Concern between Canon City and Victor; high-clearance recommended.

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,664 ft

Max:2,972 ft

2,031 ft

730 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Point to Point
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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