Trail development begins with Cañon City's own inception, possibly back in the 1880s. Photos of daring explorers in ankle boots and long skirts exist in the local history center's archives. People have been hiking in and around the Royal Gorge Region for over a century. But our recent trail development began, arguably, when Guy U. Hardy lobbied for the creation of three City parks: Royal Gorge, Temple Canyon, and Red Canyon. Setting aside that land made the future of trail / recreation development in Fremont County a LOT easier than it might have been. Cities and towns across Colorado struggle to find ways to create trails that offer the connectivity and accessibility that we enjoy here. We are also continuing to work on responsibly expanding trail systems while also being sensitive to the importance of wildlife habitat in our area.
Check out these timelines that we've begun to develop as a way for us to honor those who have started the process of enhancing outdoor recreation opportunities in our area. Please let us know if we've missed any important milestones by emailing [email protected]. We all stand on the shoulders of giants...
Check out these timelines that we've begun to develop as a way for us to honor those who have started the process of enhancing outdoor recreation opportunities in our area. Please let us know if we've missed any important milestones by emailing [email protected]. We all stand on the shoulders of giants...
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