![]() ![]() The adults can take in the scenery and stunning views while the kids will enjoy the bumps of the off-road journey. Half day jeep tours are available or tour packages that combine a jeep tour with rafting, a railroad ride, and ziplining. Colorado Jeep ToursĬolorado Jeep Tours offers jeep tours of the Royal Gorge or Red Canyon. Tours take you along the Arkansas River through either the Royal Gorge or Bighorn Sheep Canyon. Tours also range in difficulty from a family float with class I-II rapids that are designed for ages 3+ to trips through class IV rapids. There are options for half-day, full day, or overnight rafting tours. Lost Paddle Rafting is a locally family-owned company that offers similar tour options to Echo Canyon River Expeditions. The last option, the Family Float, is more family friendly (ages 4+) taking guests through Class I – III Rapids in the upper Bighorn Sheep Canyon. The Royal Gorge option is also designed for older children (recommended ages 14+) and takes guests through Class III – IV Rapids. The Bighorn Sheep Canyon option is designed for older children and adults (ages 6+), taking guests through Class III – IV Rapids. ![]() Check out these great tour options for getting out on the water in Cañon City:Įcho Canyon River Expeditions offers options three different options along the Arkansas River. With the variety of tours available that are perfect for kids as young as 3, white water rafting is the perfect activity when visiting Cañon City with kids. The Royal Gorge is a popular spot for white water rafting. One of the things Cañon City is known for is the white water rafting opportunities. You will also find many pull off areas along the drive for great views if you prefer not to hike. The trail is a 1 mile out and back trail that will give you access to great views and a chance to relax. If you are up for a little bit of a hike be sure to check out the Old Skyline Drive Trail. With no guardrails it is important to drive cautiously on the road. The road is narrow and passes by many inclines and declines. The drive, although short, will give you some great views of the natural scenery around the city and views overlooking the city itself. During the first couple years of the road’s existence it was used only for horses and travel by foot, but shortly after was opened to vehicles and remains so to this day. Skyline Drive was constructed by 60 inmates from a local prison, completed in 1905. Skyline Drive is a narrow 2.6 mile drive along the ridges of the Hogback Hills overlooking Cañon City. Tickets are $23 for adults and $18 for children. The zipline, via ferrata, and skycoaster have additional costs. General admission tickets include access to the bridge, gondolas, Plaza Theater, and Children’s Playland. Before exploring the area be sure to check out the Plaza Theater for shows on the history of the gorge and the wildlife of the area. Kids can also enjoy panning for gold and making wax hands. The park also has an area called Playland, which contains a play area with a carousel, splash pad, ropes, slides, and towers. The park contains the Cloudscrapper Zipline, Via Ferrata (rock climbing), and the Royal Rush Skycoaster for the daring! For those looking for a more relaxed experience take a ride on one of the Royal Gorge gondolas. The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park is the perfect stop when visiting Cañon City with kids. ![]() There is also an open-air car, so no matter what seating option you choose you can great views of the gorge! The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park The train ride offers three seating options: the vista dome, which is the most expensive but comes with the best views, club seating, which has table seating and large windows, and coach seating, which is traditional passenger seating. During the two hour train ride you will be delighted with stunning views of the gorge and the Arkansas River while having the option to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner. high gorge carved out by the Arkansas River. The Royal Railroad passes through the Royal Gorge, a 1,250 ft. The Royal Gorge Railroad is perhaps one of the most well known attractions in Cañon City. ![]()
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