Known at 'The City of Mines, gold was first discovered in Victor in 1891. It is worth visiting for a taste of life in the gold rush. Even cycling through you can see many 'gallows frames' on the hillside. Officially called headframes, they were used to hoist things out of the mine.

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December 12, 2023

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Victor loop from Cripple Creek

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The Victor loop from Cripple Creek is a difficult 12.7-mile touring bicycle route with 1557 feet of elevation gain, offering historic mining

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Victor & Cow Mountain loop from Cripple Creek

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This difficult 17.4-mile touring cycling loop from Cripple Creek offers historic mining views and challenging terrain with 1655 feet of gain

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Arkansas River Trail – Start of Phantom Canyon Road loop from Royal Gorge Route Railroad

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Location: Victor, Teller County, Colorado, United States

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