The history of the Royal Gorge Park is the stuff of Cañon City legend - local Congressman Guy U. Hardy petitioned to have over 5,000 acres of land ceded from the federal government to the City in 1906. Now in 2019, over 18 miles of trail exist, thanks to the efforts of the City of Cañon City, Terra Firma Trails, and FAR's 1% for Trails program. Thanks to this convenient and scenic trail system, the public has unprecedented access, via singletrack trails, to over 30% of the Royal Gore Park's incredible topography. From easy S'mores (a green trail that rings the East Ridge Campground), to technical Darkside of the Moon, the Royal Gorge Park Trails offer something for everyone.
Whether hiking, biking, or trail running, individuals of all ages and abilities will find themselves awestruck at the beauty of 'Colorado's Natural Wonder' - the Royal Gorge and Arkansas River.
What's new
In early 2019, the City of Cañon City voted to pay for the refurbishment of two historic train trestles on City property. Previously used by the Point Alta Vista Scenic Railway, the trestles were abandoned after the railway shut down in 2012 after 52 years of service. Business and new property owner of the former Buckskin Joe town, Ty Seufer has pledged to refurbish and re-deck the three trestles that lie on his property. Seufer's property shares a boundary with the Royal Gorge Park property, and privately-constructed trails on the new Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort will link up with public trails.
Also spanning the two properties are a wealth of climbing and bouldering areas. Seufer plans to add slacklining facilities to the list of adventure amenities within the Royal Gorge Park area.
Whether hiking, biking, or trail running, individuals of all ages and abilities will find themselves awestruck at the beauty of 'Colorado's Natural Wonder' - the Royal Gorge and Arkansas River.
What's new
In early 2019, the City of Cañon City voted to pay for the refurbishment of two historic train trestles on City property. Previously used by the Point Alta Vista Scenic Railway, the trestles were abandoned after the railway shut down in 2012 after 52 years of service. Business and new property owner of the former Buckskin Joe town, Ty Seufer has pledged to refurbish and re-deck the three trestles that lie on his property. Seufer's property shares a boundary with the Royal Gorge Park property, and privately-constructed trails on the new Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort will link up with public trails.
Also spanning the two properties are a wealth of climbing and bouldering areas. Seufer plans to add slacklining facilities to the list of adventure amenities within the Royal Gorge Park area.
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