Royal Loop gravel Ride

The Royal Gorge Region is home to a wealth of recreational opportunities, including several scenic and challenging gravel / singletrack cycling routes. Thanks to a coordinated partnership with the City of Cañon City, The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, and Fremont Adventure Recreation, the community is excited to announce yet another unique opportunity for cyclists – the Royal Loop Gravel Ride. This world-class route incorporates both gravel and singletrack to create a 30-mile loop beginning and ending in Cañon City. Cyclists can start at the South Cañon trail system, utilize a mix of trails and gravel road to approach the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park from the south, present a pass to enter the park, ride over the Royal Gorge Bridge, then return to town via trails or paved roads.
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Please follow all rules pertinent to entering the Park:

1. Purchase a ticket to enter the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park. You can either purchase a day pass ahead of time online for $29, have your season pass with you, or enter with a friend who has a family season pass. This is NOT OPTIONAL. Failure to purchase or carry a pass may result in fines and prosecution.
2. Observe all posted speed limits.
3. Be EXTRA courteous to all pedestrians on the bridge and in the park boundaries. Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all times.
4. Show your pass to any rangers and also stop into the Visitor’s Center so they can scan your pass.
5. Parking on the south side (CR3A) is not permitted. 
6. Observe all road cycling rules: https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/ride-colorado/rules-of-the-road/
7. Runners or other pedestrians are NOT allowed to enter the bridge on the South rim due to logistical and safety concerns. Trespassers will be fined. 

We are incredibly grateful to the City of Cañon City and also the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park for allowing cyclists to access the bridge and trail system in this way. Each cyclist should act accordingly and adhere to all appropriate rules and etiquette. This is a privilege that will only be extended if the overall experience for bridge management, park visitors, and cyclists is positive.

This route is challenging – with over 4,272 feet of elevation gain - and access to the bridge should only be attempted as part of a longer ride. NO additional parking is offered on the south side of the City’s Royal Gorge Park.
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Cyclists are strongly encouraged to purchase a season pass – available in April to all Colorado residents – that will allow year-round access to the Bridge. Daily admission is $29 per adult if purchased online.