Start of Phantom Canyon Road – Shelf Road loop from horse trailer parking

Mountain biking trails

United States

Colorado

Fremont County

Start of Phantom Canyon Road – Shelf Road loop from horse trailer parking

Hard

3.2

(18)

riders

Start of Phantom Canyon Road – Shelf Road loop from horse trailer parking

09:14

108km

1,900m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Beaver Creek Wilderness Study Area

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Start point

Parking

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67.9 km

Start of Phantom Canyon Road

Highlight • Trail

The Phantom Canon Road is an unpaved legendary road that leads from Victor directly down to Canon City for about 50km. Perfect for a mountain bike tour. Traffic is moderate. …

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68.7 km

View of Victor

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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 …

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69.7 km

South State Highway 67 Scenic View

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Surrounded by mountains, both near and far. The South State Highway 67 runs through the heart of gold mining country and the scars on the hillsides tell stories about both historic and current mining in the area.

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76.1 km

Historic Downtown Cripple Creek

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Known in the late 19th century as 'the world's greatest gold camp', Cripple Creek sprang to life when gold was discovered here in 1890. At its height it was home …

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85.0 km

Shelf Road

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Shelf Road is an old stage coach route that connects Canon City with Cripple Creek. It is incredibly scenic with breathtaking views at almost every corner. It's a long climb …

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93.4 km

View of Spiney Ridge

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There is a spectacular view of Spiney Ridge as you descend down Shelf Road. It is a popular place for climbing and really takes your breath away when it comes into view.

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108 km

End point

Parking

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