Area Activities 

The Royal Gorge region is rich with heritage and history, and loaded with a variety of activities sure to please everyone in the family on your Colorado vacation. Learn more about all that this region has to offer by visiting the following organizations: 

Visitor Information Guide to the Royal Gorge - www.canoncitycolorado.com 
Cañon City Chamber of Commerce - www.canoncitychamber.com
Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association - www.pikes-peak.com




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Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding and more

A great biking or hiking experience means varied terrain, lots of sunshine and beautiful sights to see. With an average of 330 days of sunshine a year, the chances are good you'll always have a great time on your Colorado vacation. And with so many trails, you're bound to find plenty that challenge you and are great for the entire family. Among the dozens and dozens of trails, here are some favorites around Cañon City and the Royal Gorge region:

Stultz Trail - A three-mile, moderate trail that climbs to 9,420 feet.

Tanner Trail - At seven miles, it's a little more difficult than Stultz Trail and actually intersects it about halfway.

Red Canyon Park - Many trails from three and a half to thirty miles in length; this area is great for biking, hiking and horseback riding.

Four-Wheeling

There's no more exciting trails or better place to test you and your vehicle's limits than here in southern Colorado. Within a few miles of Cañon City is the San Carlos Ranger District of the San Isabel National Forest. There are seven trails that range from pleasant to insane. Be ready for the best trails you've ever seen.

Lily Lake Trail - High mountain scenery and fishing for Cutthroat at the lake and camping at the switchbacks.

Blanca Peak Four-Wheel Drive Trail - You'll be one of the few, the proud, and the insane if you actually take this trail to Mt. Blanca.

Medano Pass Road Four-Wheel Drive Road - A terrific day trip for licensed high-clearance vehicles should include a visit to the Great Sand Dunes National Monument.

Rock Climbing

Red Canyon Park contains fantastic red rock formations with spires as high as a hundred feet. Facilities include picnic sites, restrooms and trails.

Shelf Road Recreation Area is known around the world for the difficult routes up its limestone walls. Thankfully short but challenging, with few handholds and many overhangs, Shelf Road offers you the chance to see what you're made of.

Horseback Riding

Brave men on horseback accomplished exploration and discovery in the Colorado Rocky Mountains as they searched for possible routes through high mountain passes. Thanks to a multitude of outfitters throughout the Royal Gorge region, you can marvel at the same sites these explorers did over 150 years ago, and still be back in time for supper. From Cañon City, there are easy and exciting trails within the San Isabel National Forest and the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range.

Whitewater Rafting

Research shows that the two outings that most travelers to the Royal Gorge Region want to experience is the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park and a rafting adventure on the Arkansas River. The Royal Gorge is known for some of the best white water rafting available. Why not combine the park with rafting and give your group what they truly want? We have teamed up with the most reliable rafting outfitters in the region to provide two great experiences in one money saving package. Rafting and other customized packages including an overnight package are available. For more information, please contact our Sales Department at rgbsales@royalgorgebridge.com or on our toll free number at 888-333-5597.

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Other Attractions
Royal Gorge Country
Traders of the Bighorn
Community Heritage Center
Destination Royal Gorge 
The Abbey 
Rustic Ranch Accents