Phantom Canyon Road follows the old path of the Florence and Cripple Creek railroad, which, in 1894, connected the mining towns of Victor and Cripple Creek with the outside world. The road climbs gently the entire way, starting off in this small canyon. The route passes through two tunnels, blasted through solid rock… …and over three bridges. The only original railroad bridge that remains is the Steel Bridge, which is roughly at the halfway point. The bridge has recently been restored. You’ll find interpretive signs and a parking area at the south side. As you slowly climb through Phantom Canyon […]