Explore Phantom Canyon Road – Colorado’s Most Mysterious Scenic Drive 🛻👻

Take the ultimate road trip through Colorado’s wild history on Phantom Canyon Road, a scenic detour along the Gold Belt Scenic Byway. In this family adventure, we follow the rugged path of the old Florence & Cripple Creek Railway—winding through narrow tunnels, across historic bridges, and deep into forgotten mining towns. Before venturing onto Phantom Canyon Road, we stop at the Newark Mine Overlook and visit Rita the Rock Planter. One reveals the scars of a mining past, the other—a 21-foot wooden troll by artist Thomas Dambo—works to fill the holes we’ve left behind. Once on the road, we explore the historic Adelaide Bridge—still standing since the railroad days—and roam the ruins of the Adelaide Ghost Town on a playful ghost hunt that stirs up a few mysterious moments. 🏞️ Highlights of this Colorado road trip include: Historic mining landmarks and ghost towns Scenic GoPro driving footage through tunnels and canyons A visit to Rita the Rock Planter by artist Thomas Dambo Stories of the infamous phantom prisoner that gave the road its name A cozy yurt stay by the river to wrap up the adventure Perfect for road trippers, families, and fans of off-the-beaten-path destinations, this video blends cinematic views, local history, and a hint of the supernatural. 📍 Looking for unique things to do near Cripple Creek and Cañon City?🚗 Searching for hidden gems in Colorado or the best scenic drives?🎒 Love ghost stories, abandoned places, or quirky roadside attractions? Then this video is for you. Hit play and come explore Phantom Canyon Road! #PhantomCanyonRoad #ColoradoRoadTrip #ScenicDrive #GhostTown #FamilyAdventure #GoldBeltByway #CrippleCreek #OffTheBeatenPath #HauntedHistory #ColoradoGhostTowns #YurtStay