Phantom Canyon (Pikes Peak Area)

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Phantom Canyon is a canyon in Colorado, in the Western United States. The canyon is formed by Eightmile Creek. It was used as route to take gold and supplies in and out of the Cripple Creek and Victor gold mining districts.

The canyon has many recreational features. For example it has many campsites, bridges, and tunnels. Fires are not allowed in the canyon due to the dry weather of the area.

Phantom Canyon Road, a portion of the Gold Belt Byway that runs through the canyon, connects Cañon City and Cripple Creek.

[edit] Nearby landmarks

• Royal Gorge-Canyon formed by the Arkansas River
• Great Divide
• Pikes Peak
• Colorado Springs-a city that contains multiple attractions
• Denver-Colorado's largest city