Fremont Adventure Recreation
FAR's mission is to promote a culture of community and healthy living through
human-powered outdoor recreation in the Royal Gorge Region.
human-powered outdoor recreation in the Royal Gorge Region.
Community: We commit to enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of the Royal Gorge Region through the creation and celebration of human powered outdoor recreation adventures.
Culture: We commit to a welcoming attitude that values all relationships, fearless dedication, while having fun along the way.
Stewardship: We commit to responsible access as well as preserving recreation opportunities for future generations.
Culture: We commit to a welcoming attitude that values all relationships, fearless dedication, while having fun along the way.
Stewardship: We commit to responsible access as well as preserving recreation opportunities for future generations.
Upcoming Events and activities
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For 19 years, the annual runBlossom race has helped usher in the summer season in Cañon City. As the snow melts and the leaves begin to adorn trees, runners of all ages come together to celebrate the Cañon City Music and Blossom Festival. The runBlossom 5K event showcases the Arkansas Riverwalk Trail, running alongside the river and through some of the most scenic portions of the area. Youth Exercise Training Initiative participants also run in the family-friendly event. More information on the YETI program here.
Join the event on the morning of Saturday, May 6th, then head downtown to take part in any of the other activities happening throughout the weekend. You'll find a parade, craft fair, carnival, and much more. Registration opens soon! Date: Saturday, May 6th, 2023 Cost: $15 + $17 for optional t-shirt (price increases after April 1) Where: Centennial Park, Cañon City / Arkansas Riverwalk |
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Have a little runner, age 2-10? We'd love to have you join us for a rip-rawwwwrin' good time at the Dinosaur Experience. Kids run a short course, collect cards as they run, and turn them in for a prize at the end. Registration opens April 1!
Date: Saturday, May 13th, 2023 Cost: $5 per kid runner Where: Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience, Cañon City, Colorado Details: Fee includes entrance to the Dino XP, a real bib, a run around the Wild Walk, and a finisher's prize. |
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We're back for our fifth year of fun! Join our group leaders in riding some of the area's best trails while learning from peers and experienced mountain bikers. We'll split into groups so you can be sure to ride with other womxn who are at the same experience level. From there, we'll ride sections of the Royal Gorge Park Trails that are appropriate to specific skill development: body posture, balance, shifting, etc. Registration opens April 1!
Date: Saturday, May 20th, 2023 Cost: $15 Where: Royal Gorge Park Trails, Cañon City, Colorado Note: Did you register for the cancelled class in 2022? Contact coordinator@joinFAR.org to see how you can get a steep discount! |
Year-End report and sponsor packet
We are excited and proud to present our 2022 Year-End Report. This year has seen some great trail openings, new virtual events, and momentous developments. Our recreation opportunities are growing in leaps and bounds, and it's only through your support that it's happened! We can't wait to see what can be accomplished in 2023.
Please also peruse our sponsor packet for 2023. If you feel that you or your business would like to contribute to recreation opportunities in our region, please let us know. We'd love to have you as a FAR contributor or donor!
Please also peruse our sponsor packet for 2023. If you feel that you or your business would like to contribute to recreation opportunities in our region, please let us know. We'd love to have you as a FAR contributor or donor!
Trail Conditions
If you're looking for Canon City trail reports or Canon City trail conditions, please see our Trails page. We do our best to update these reports as often as possible (especially before the weekend). Please don't ride muddy trails. We are a small community with limited resources and volunteer capabilities. Thank you for being kind to trails!
Ways to Give
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As a registered non-profit, we also qualify to recieve tax-deductable donations. Click below to use Paypal to help FAR provide fun events, trails, and more!
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Do you shop with Amazon? When you shop on Amazon Smile, 0.5% of your qualifying purchase goes directly to the charitable organization of your choice. Click below to make us your preferred donation recipient!
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Are you a business owner? Please consider becoming a FAR sponsor or a 1% for Trails participant. Please contact coordinator@joinFAR.org for more information!
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 FAR is registered with Colorado Gives Day! Please join us in participating in the most important day of the year for non-profits across the state.
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