Colorado Points of Interest

FFB-Gateway to the Gold Belt Tour


The FFB-Gateway to the Gold Belt Tour in Colorado is a must-visit for anyone interested in exploring the state's rich history and natural beauty. This tour takes visitors on a journey through the heart of Colorado's mining past, offering a glimpse into the lives of the people who settled and worked in the region.

One of the main attractions of the tour is the historic town of Florissant, which was once a bustling mining community. Visitors can explore the town's beautiful Victorian architecture and learn about the daily lives of the miners and their families.

Another highlight of the tour is the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, which offers a unique glimpse into the prehistoric past of Colorado. Visitors can see a wide variety of fossilized plants and animals, including some of the largest insects that ever lived.

The FFB-Gateway to the Gold Belt Tour also takes visitors through some of the most spectacular landscapes in Colorado, including the stunning Pike's Peak region. Along the way, visitors can see towering mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and lush forests, as well as a variety of wildlife such as elk, deer, and bighorn sheep.

Overall, the FFB-Gateway to the Gold Belt Tour is a great way to experience the best of Colorado's history and natural beauty. Whether you're a history buff, a nature lover, or simply looking for a fun and educational adventure, this tour is sure to be a highlight of your trip. Get driving directions.
FFB-GATEWAY TO THE GOLD BELT TOUR

Points of Interest
Location
Birds
Buried Stumps
Charlotte Hill
Consequences of Collecting
Early Dinosaurs
Earth Cools
Fascination With Fossils
FFB-Gateway to the Gold Belt Tour
Fierce Competition
Florissant Formation
Florissant Fossil Beds Visitor Center
Hornbek Homestead
Jawless fish
Kenosha Wildlife Viewing Observation Site
Land Plants
Land Vertebrates
Learning from Tree Rings
Life in the Forest
Life Zones
Mammoth
No Smoking, Sawmill and Hans Loop, VC and Parking Lot
Paleontology Today
Pioneers, Prospectors, and Paleontologists
Present Touches Past
Preserve and Protect
relatives near and far
Resource Protection Area
Revegetation Area/ Wall Mountain Tuff
The Big Four
The Big Stump
The Colorado Petrified Forest Lodge
The Role of Fire
Visitors Arrive
Walk Through Time
Wall Mountain Tuff

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Buffalo 41 7,321 ft
Wigwam 10 6,606 ft
Ouzel 13 6,285 ft
Happy Meadows 8 7,879 ft
Grape Creek - Temple Canyon Park Numerous 6,160 ft
Platte River 10 6,333 ft
Mueller State Park 90 9,313 ft
Wildhorn 9 8,856 ft
Green Mountain 6 7,615 ft
Molly Gulch 15 7,490 ft
Lone Rock 20 6,410 ft
Riverside 18 8,052 ft
Osprey 13 6,217 ft
Goose Creek 10 7,701 ft
Trail Creek Numerous 7,844 ft
Kelsey 17 8,035 ft
Blue Mountain 21 8,079 ft