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Join P-4 as we hit Shelf Road and Phantom Canyon Road for a fun day with Dale leading the group. trail is rated a 1 but has some nice view near Canon City.
We will meet at Deckers Store, 8570 S Co Highway 67 in Deckers (At the junction of Highway 67 and Highway 126) We can begin gathering at 8:00 am and be ready to leave at 9:00 am. We will travel as a Group to Cripple Creek and stop at the beginning of “Shelf Road” to air down. Shelf Road is a historic off-road trail that explores the state's past and natural beauty. Once a pivotal route for freight and stagecoaches, the trail features scenery including striking limestone formations like the Window Rock, often visited by Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. We will be treated to stunning valley views and dramatic drop-offs. Shelf Road weaves together history, heart-stopping off-road adventure, and the awe-inspiring wilderness, offering an unforgettable Colorado experience. We will be able to stop for lunch before heading back to the north on Phantom Canyon. We will navigate between towering, weathered cliff faces that shimmer in hues of rust, ochre, and slate. The rocky, unpaved terrain is a journey back in time, winding through evidence of the region's gold rush history. Remnants of wooden trestle bridges and abandoned mining structures are interspersed along the route as poignant reminders of a bygone era. The drive is a symphony of geological wonder and historical intrigue, surrounded by views of the rocky canyon blanketed in vibrant, local vegetation patches. This trip includes the awe-inspiring view of boulders stacked haphazardly by nature's hand, Phantom Canyon Road is a historical experience and a gem in Colorado's off-roading scene. Both of these roads are shelf roads but are wide enough for two way traffic with a few exceptions such as going through the tunnels.
Be sure to bring water, sun sunscreen and GRMS radio. We will have extra radios if for those who don't have one.