The Haunted Phantom Canyon Road In Colorado Both History Buffs And Ghost Hunters Will Love
If you love history, you already know that there are plenty of places in Colorado that are chock-full of historic and fascinating places, and today’s feature is no exception! However, this Only in Colorado spot boasts more than just history, as it is also considered to be one of the most haunted places in the Centennial State:
Connecting Central City to Victor, Phantom Canyon Road is a 30-mile-long trek that is considered one of the most beautiful drives in the state.
Following the original Florence & Cripple Creek Railroad, the gravel Phantom Canyon Road features narrow bridges and tunnels, plus the same jaw-dropping landscape that the late 19th Century travelers once enjoyed.
While the railroad itself makes the route fascinating, the area also boasts a rich mining history, with 500+ mines once inhabiting the land (the remains of which can still be seen along the Road).
According to several witnesses, Phantom Canyon is plagued by the spirits of many former railroad and mine workers, the most famous of which is a uniformed 1890s prison inmate who, despite being executed, can still be seen walking along the former FCCR route.
