Location: Canon City
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Top 7 Nature & Parks in Canon City, Colorado (CO)
Cañon City /ˈkænjən ˈsɪti/ is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Fremont County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 16,400 at the 2010 United States Census. Cañon City straddles the easterly flowing Arkansas River and is a popular tourist destination for sightseeing, whitewater rafting, and rock climbing. The city is known for its many public parks, fossil discoveries, Skyline Drive, The Royal Gorge railroad, the Royal Gorge, extensive natural hiking paths, and the tropical-like weather year-round."
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1. Tunnel Drive
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By jamieM1014 - Aurora, United States
Visited with 2 adults and 1 child age 12. Weather was gorgeous, we got lucky. The trail is said to be "easy" and overall is... that 1st incline was harder for me, someone who is out of shape and not from Colorado. After that though it was good, nice trail to walk and we took an easy pace. Saw the 3 tunnels and at about 3/4 mile we turned around. It was very cool to see in person. Free. There was a lot of dog poop every where...shame. There is an outhouse at the start of the trail. We had fun, would highly recommend if you're looking for something easy and outside.
2. Geologic Time Trail
3. Oil Well Flats Trail System
4. Red Canyon Park
5. Garden Park Fossil Area
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
This area of several fossil excavation sites is best visited by following a guide in your car, although hiking trails are also available.
6. Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3,445 reviews
Home of America’s Highest Suspension Bridge & Zip Line! 360° of adrenaline packed rides and breathtaking views of Colorado’s natural wonders.
Reviewed By Tempusfugit2015 - Roslyn, United States
Book online arrive at opening for the coolest weather to walk the bridge There is also a tram over the gorge the line tends to be shorter from the opposite side , this is included w your ticket The zip line is extra
7. Temple Canyon Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By brianpP4904AU
My wife and I hiked the Temple with my 14 year old twins and my 16 year old. The Trail Head is a little hard to find, but once you get on the trail, it is easy to follow. Once you cross the stream, you get to what looks like a dead end. Hike up to the wall and you will see where the trail continues. The trip back up to the trail head is taxing, but the hike is worth the view.
