Offroad Shelf Road Cañon City to Cripple Creek, Colorado

In 1892, Cañon City completed the Shelf Road, the first stage route linking the Arkansas Valley with the Cripple Creek Mining District. A trip along the Shelf Road took six hours upgrade and four hours downgrade. Tolls ranged from thirty cents for a horse and rider to $1.75 for a six-horse stagecoach. Now, it's a scenic byway, but if you don't like steep drop-offs...don't take the Shelf Road.

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[davemoore52266]

I am guessing most of the trail/roads you take were first wagon/rail roads? 

[JeepsterGal]

@davemoore52266 Most of them were either wagon trails across mountain passes, or simply mining trails to get to the gold mines.

[Smashinz2002]

This route looks very similar to the "Phantom Canyon" route from Canon City to Silver Cliff. . so much fun !!

[JeepsterGal]

@Smashinz2002 Yup, it runs parallel to it; they are just a few miles apart...if that, even...

[fagsarecool]

who sings this song?

[JeepsterGal]

@fagsarecool Band name: Spoon, Song Name: I turn my Camera On

[jmart680]

I hated this road as a kid and now it isn't so bad.

[iamme508]

In 1989, I drove this road when it was muddy and slushy, that was a real heartstopper.

[melville75]

Looks like you've got to be a little brave and crazy... but the view's awesome. Remember: No texting while driving!!!

[GS2266]

good video thanks for sharing .. I love colorado

[chuppa64]

Watching the video I was feeling the anxiety all over again!