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ROYAL GORGE & CANON CITY, Colorado ONE DAY Travel Guide | BEST Things to Do, Eat & See
ROYAL GORGE & CANON CITY, Colorado ONE DAY Travel Guide | BEST Things to Do, Eat & See
Canon City and Royal Gorge area of Colorado is a perfect destination for a day trip. There is so much to see and do in Canon City, Colorado. In this one-day travel guide, I’ll share with you some of the best things to do in the Royal Gorge Area of Colorado. We’re taking a scenic train ride on the Royal Gorge Train, visiting the highest bridge in the USA the royal gorge bridge, taking a scenic hike through tunnel drive, and scoping out a hidden gem during a hike at temple canyon park, driving the beautiful skyline drive, enjoying the charming main street area with great dining and so much more. It’s one of the best small towns to spend the day exploring in Colorado as is home to a number of world-class a...
published: 10 May 2022
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TAKING THE ROYAL GORGE TRAIN IN COLORADO
Bri and I took the infamous Royal Gorge Railroad Route in Cañon City, Colorado. We're not normally the type to book super touristy things like this, but Bri grew up hearing about this train so we had to do it when we were passing through Pueblo!
Top 25 Hikes & Places to Visit in Colorado:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKeZPA-Gvs4
Top 10 Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado:
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published: 10 Mar 2021
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We took a FIRST CLASS TRAIN through Colorado | Royal Gorge Route Railroad
Discover Colorado's incredible Royal Gorge with us via the Route Railroad's first class lunch train ride! This two hour ride begins and ends in Cañon City, Colorado and rides through Colorado's famous Royal Gorge which is one of the most beautiful places in Colorado!
⭐️ Checkout our complete travel guide to Royal Gorge Route Railroad: https://www.chrisandsara.com/post/royal-gorge-railroad-route-colorado
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published: 15 Oct 2023
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Colorado At Altitude - Royal Gorge
Towering over 1,000 feet, the Royal Gorge Bridge near Cañon City is the highest suspension bridge in America. At approximately 10 miles long and surrounded by red granite walls, it’s no wonder some of the first American explorers referred to it as the Grand Canyon of the Arkansas.
Location: 4218 County Road 3A, Cañon City, CO
published: 26 Mar 2018
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Royal Gorge Bridge - In A Colorado Minute (Week 300)
- http://MovingPostcard.com - The Royal Gorge Bridge, in Colorado, is the highest bridge in America and was the highest bridge in the world until 2001, and the highest suspension bridge until 2003. In both cases, the Chinese built something higher.
For the 300th week of my weekly 1-minute Moving Postcard video series, fashion designer and quilter Miriam Blaich (visiting from Berlin), husband Scott Solary, dog Whiskey, and I went on a little road trip to Cañon City in Fremont County, Colorado, to explore the Royal Gorge and surrounding attractions.
I ended up shooting material for 5 videos, which I will share in the coming weeks. But for now, let's take a walk across the Royal Gorge Bridge... And if you dare, we'll even take the gondola...
The Royal Gorge is about 10 miles long, with gra...
published: 29 Jan 2016
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Riding the Royal Gorge Gondola - Royal Gorge Bridge - COLORADO 2022 #RoyalGorge #colorado
On this video we ride the royal gorge gondola and walk across the famous royal gorge bridge. breath-taking view, looking 1200-ft straight down.
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published: 19 Jun 2022
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THE ROYAL GORGE🚂 ROUTE RAILROAD, CANYON CITY, COLORADO |TRAIN RIDE
This video is about Royal Gorge Railroad @ Canyon city, Colorado.
Explore Colorado like the miners used to: via a train ride through the beautiful mountains. The Royal Gorge Route Railroad has been shuttling passengers through the stunning Royal Gorge canyon along the Arkansas River since 1879. It travels along the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad.
This is Colorado's most famous scenic railroad and a favorite attraction in the Colorado Springs area.
Beyond the views (which are enough, in and of themselves, to add this ride to your travel bucket list), the train offers food and fun themed rides, like a murder mystery train on Saturdays, twilight trains and a Santa Express Train in the winter. There are other special events like an Oktoberfest celebration.
This ride is not a the...
published: 28 Nov 2020
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Royal Gorge Bridge Colorado (Royal Gorge Train)
Located just outside Colorado Springs in the small town of Canon City is the Royal Gorge Bridge. In this video, we take a ride on the Royal Gorge Train. In our opinion, this is one of Canon Cities best attractions.↓↓↓
Over the past couple of weeks, we have been RVing near Canon City Colorado and exploring the surrounding area. The Royal Gorge is the largest attraction in the area. This gorge comes with many activity options, the zipline, the train ride, and the Royal Gorge bridge walk. In this video, we opt to take a ride on the Royal Gorge Train up the Arkansas River. this experience was incredible and probably one of the best things to do in Colorado.
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published: 25 May 2021
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IT'S GORGEous! (Royal Gorge Bridge and Train - Colorado Springs)
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published: 09 Feb 2018
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Colorado's Most Scenic River "Royal Gorge"
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published: 09 Aug 2023
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ROYAL GORGE & CANON CITY, Colorado ONE DAY Travel Guide | BEST Things to Do, Eat & See
ROYAL GORGE & CANON CITY, Colorado ONE DAY Travel Guide | BEST Things to Do, Eat & See
Canon City and Royal Gorge area of Colorado is a perfect destination for...
ROYAL GORGE & CANON CITY, Colorado ONE DAY Travel Guide | BEST Things to Do, Eat & See
Canon City and Royal Gorge area of Colorado is a perfect destination for a day trip. There is so much to see and do in Canon City, Colorado. In this one-day travel guide, I’ll share with you some of the best things to do in the Royal Gorge Area of Colorado. We’re taking a scenic train ride on the Royal Gorge Train, visiting the highest bridge in the USA the royal gorge bridge, taking a scenic hike through tunnel drive, and scoping out a hidden gem during a hike at temple canyon park, driving the beautiful skyline drive, enjoying the charming main street area with great dining and so much more. It’s one of the best small towns to spend the day exploring in Colorado as is home to a number of world-class activities and attractions from railroads to bridges. And since it’s only a two-hour drive from Denver makes it even easier to enjoy a day trip to. It's Follow along as I share with you our complete one-day travel guide to Canon City and the Royal Gorge area of Colorado.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:19 Royal Gorge Train Ride
2:17 Royal Gorge Bridge
3:28 Picnic View Point
4:21 Tunnel Hike
5:24 Slot Canyon Hike
7:21 Main Street
7:53 Dining
8:29 Skyline Drive
9:35 Outro
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ROYAL GORGE & CANON CITY, Colorado ONE DAY Travel Guide | BEST Things to Do, Eat & See
Canon City and Royal Gorge area of Colorado is a perfect destination for a day trip. There is so much to see and do in Canon City, Colorado. In this one-day travel guide, I’ll share with you some of the best things to do in the Royal Gorge Area of Colorado. We’re taking a scenic train ride on the Royal Gorge Train, visiting the highest bridge in the USA the royal gorge bridge, taking a scenic hike through tunnel drive, and scoping out a hidden gem during a hike at temple canyon park, driving the beautiful skyline drive, enjoying the charming main street area with great dining and so much more. It’s one of the best small towns to spend the day exploring in Colorado as is home to a number of world-class activities and attractions from railroads to bridges. And since it’s only a two-hour drive from Denver makes it even easier to enjoy a day trip to. It's Follow along as I share with you our complete one-day travel guide to Canon City and the Royal Gorge area of Colorado.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:19 Royal Gorge Train Ride
2:17 Royal Gorge Bridge
3:28 Picnic View Point
4:21 Tunnel Hike
5:24 Slot Canyon Hike
7:21 Main Street
7:53 Dining
8:29 Skyline Drive
9:35 Outro
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#Colorado #CanonCity #ColoradoTravel
- published: 10 May 2022
- views: 57671
5:29
TAKING THE ROYAL GORGE TRAIN IN COLORADO
Bri and I took the infamous Royal Gorge Railroad Route in Cañon City, Colorado. We're not normally the type to book super touristy things like this, but Bri gre...
Bri and I took the infamous Royal Gorge Railroad Route in Cañon City, Colorado. We're not normally the type to book super touristy things like this, but Bri grew up hearing about this train so we had to do it when we were passing through Pueblo!
Top 25 Hikes & Places to Visit in Colorado:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKeZPA-Gvs4
Top 10 Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado:
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Bri and I took the infamous Royal Gorge Railroad Route in Cañon City, Colorado. We're not normally the type to book super touristy things like this, but Bri grew up hearing about this train so we had to do it when we were passing through Pueblo!
Top 25 Hikes & Places to Visit in Colorado:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKeZPA-Gvs4
Top 10 Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzpzLdGmb-8&t=24s
Hope you enjoy! Subscribe for more!
If this is your first time to the channel, welcome! Subscribe if you would like to follow our van adventures. You can expect lots of aerial films, hiking videos, informative vlogs about van life and living on the road, and much more!
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Created by: Kevin Eassa Media
Edited by: Scott Christie @scott.christie
Featuring: @bri.amato
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- published: 10 Mar 2021
- views: 106698
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We took a FIRST CLASS TRAIN through Colorado | Royal Gorge Route Railroad
Discover Colorado's incredible Royal Gorge with us via the Route Railroad's first class lunch train ride! This two hour ride begins and ends in Cañon City, Colo...
Discover Colorado's incredible Royal Gorge with us via the Route Railroad's first class lunch train ride! This two hour ride begins and ends in Cañon City, Colorado and rides through Colorado's famous Royal Gorge which is one of the most beautiful places in Colorado!
⭐️ Checkout our complete travel guide to Royal Gorge Route Railroad: https://www.chrisandsara.com/post/royal-gorge-railroad-route-colorado
📍Where is Royal Gorge? https://maps.app.goo.gl/GBQnkw82TWTNRHQM6
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Be sure to hit subscribe here on Youtube and follow along on Instagram for more daily fun! Oh, and be sure to say hi while you're here. :)
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Discover Colorado's incredible Royal Gorge with us via the Route Railroad's first class lunch train ride! This two hour ride begins and ends in Cañon City, Colorado and rides through Colorado's famous Royal Gorge which is one of the most beautiful places in Colorado!
⭐️ Checkout our complete travel guide to Royal Gorge Route Railroad: https://www.chrisandsara.com/post/royal-gorge-railroad-route-colorado
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== A B O U T U S ==
Hey y'all! We're Chris + Sara (or as you know us, Let’s Be Us), a husband and wife digital nomad travel duo currently working and traveling full time with our pup, Kramer. We've always dreamed of traveling full time, and in May of 2018 we took the leap and made it happen! Today we're balancing work and fun everywhere between the Pacific and Atlantic. From hiking and cycling to tacos and coffee, we're trying to see and experience as much of this world as we can! While our home is currently on wheels in our DIY Sprinter van, our travels take us all around the world.
Be sure to hit subscribe here on Youtube and follow along on Instagram for more daily fun! Oh, and be sure to say hi while you're here. :)
- published: 15 Oct 2023
- views: 7284
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Colorado At Altitude - Royal Gorge
Towering over 1,000 feet, the Royal Gorge Bridge near Cañon City is the highest suspension bridge in America. At approximately 10 miles long and surrounded by r...
Towering over 1,000 feet, the Royal Gorge Bridge near Cañon City is the highest suspension bridge in America. At approximately 10 miles long and surrounded by red granite walls, it’s no wonder some of the first American explorers referred to it as the Grand Canyon of the Arkansas.
Location: 4218 County Road 3A, Cañon City, CO
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Towering over 1,000 feet, the Royal Gorge Bridge near Cañon City is the highest suspension bridge in America. At approximately 10 miles long and surrounded by red granite walls, it’s no wonder some of the first American explorers referred to it as the Grand Canyon of the Arkansas.
Location: 4218 County Road 3A, Cañon City, CO
- published: 26 Mar 2018
- views: 1740
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Royal Gorge Bridge - In A Colorado Minute (Week 300)
- http://MovingPostcard.com - The Royal Gorge Bridge, in Colorado, is the highest bridge in America and was the highest bridge in the world until 2001, and the ...
- http://MovingPostcard.com - The Royal Gorge Bridge, in Colorado, is the highest bridge in America and was the highest bridge in the world until 2001, and the highest suspension bridge until 2003. In both cases, the Chinese built something higher.
For the 300th week of my weekly 1-minute Moving Postcard video series, fashion designer and quilter Miriam Blaich (visiting from Berlin), husband Scott Solary, dog Whiskey, and I went on a little road trip to Cañon City in Fremont County, Colorado, to explore the Royal Gorge and surrounding attractions.
I ended up shooting material for 5 videos, which I will share in the coming weeks. But for now, let's take a walk across the Royal Gorge Bridge... And if you dare, we'll even take the gondola...
The Royal Gorge is about 10 miles long, with granite walls rising 1,000 feet above the winding Arkansas River. The river, then just a trickle, started carving this gorge about 3 million years ago and continues to "dig out" another foot every 2,500 years.
The Royal Gorge Bridge was built in 1929 as a tourist attraction. The bridge deck crosses the Arkansas River at 955 feet (291 m), its span is 880 feet (270 m), and its total length is 1,260 feet (384 m).
To walk or drive (in the mornings and evenings only) across the bridge, you have to enter the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. The price of admission ($20) includes not only access to the bridge, but also viewing of a documentary and riding the gondola. The 360-acres park offers other rides and attractions, like zip-lining across the gorge.
A few tips: Before or after you explore the park and the bridge, turn off the main road to the park and stop to enjoy majestic vistas at the Elkhorn Picnic area. Get your ticket online to save $2. Last but not least, walking across the bridge first and then taking the gondola back requires a bit of a hike to the gondola station. If you want to avoid the trek up the hill, take the gondola across first, then leisurely walk down to the bridge.
In the video, you can see the Royal Gorge Railroad train snaking its way along the bottom of the gorge. Our original plan for week 300 was to take that train and make a video about that - because I LOVE train travel. However, even weeks in advance, tickets were sold out. But don't you worry, I already have a plan to take the train another time and share that video with you.
Oh, and the difference between a gorge and a canyon? A gorge is much wider at the top than at the bottom.
The featured song is called “Paper Wings” by Jason Shaw of http://Audinautix.com. He has made this and many other instrumental songs available via a CC BY 3.0 license, which is totally awesome! Thank you so much for all your creativity and generosity, Jason!
Keep an eye out for photos from the Royal Gorge that I'll be posting on my personal blog soon and for more videos shot during week 300, which I'll publish right here within the next month or so...
For links to more information, please visit http://MovingPostcard.com
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- http://MovingPostcard.com - The Royal Gorge Bridge, in Colorado, is the highest bridge in America and was the highest bridge in the world until 2001, and the highest suspension bridge until 2003. In both cases, the Chinese built something higher.
For the 300th week of my weekly 1-minute Moving Postcard video series, fashion designer and quilter Miriam Blaich (visiting from Berlin), husband Scott Solary, dog Whiskey, and I went on a little road trip to Cañon City in Fremont County, Colorado, to explore the Royal Gorge and surrounding attractions.
I ended up shooting material for 5 videos, which I will share in the coming weeks. But for now, let's take a walk across the Royal Gorge Bridge... And if you dare, we'll even take the gondola...
The Royal Gorge is about 10 miles long, with granite walls rising 1,000 feet above the winding Arkansas River. The river, then just a trickle, started carving this gorge about 3 million years ago and continues to "dig out" another foot every 2,500 years.
The Royal Gorge Bridge was built in 1929 as a tourist attraction. The bridge deck crosses the Arkansas River at 955 feet (291 m), its span is 880 feet (270 m), and its total length is 1,260 feet (384 m).
To walk or drive (in the mornings and evenings only) across the bridge, you have to enter the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. The price of admission ($20) includes not only access to the bridge, but also viewing of a documentary and riding the gondola. The 360-acres park offers other rides and attractions, like zip-lining across the gorge.
A few tips: Before or after you explore the park and the bridge, turn off the main road to the park and stop to enjoy majestic vistas at the Elkhorn Picnic area. Get your ticket online to save $2. Last but not least, walking across the bridge first and then taking the gondola back requires a bit of a hike to the gondola station. If you want to avoid the trek up the hill, take the gondola across first, then leisurely walk down to the bridge.
In the video, you can see the Royal Gorge Railroad train snaking its way along the bottom of the gorge. Our original plan for week 300 was to take that train and make a video about that - because I LOVE train travel. However, even weeks in advance, tickets were sold out. But don't you worry, I already have a plan to take the train another time and share that video with you.
Oh, and the difference between a gorge and a canyon? A gorge is much wider at the top than at the bottom.
The featured song is called “Paper Wings” by Jason Shaw of http://Audinautix.com. He has made this and many other instrumental songs available via a CC BY 3.0 license, which is totally awesome! Thank you so much for all your creativity and generosity, Jason!
Keep an eye out for photos from the Royal Gorge that I'll be posting on my personal blog soon and for more videos shot during week 300, which I'll publish right here within the next month or so...
For links to more information, please visit http://MovingPostcard.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MovingPostcard
Twitter: http://twitter.com/luciwest
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- published: 29 Jan 2016
- views: 44182
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Riding the Royal Gorge Gondola - Royal Gorge Bridge - COLORADO 2022 #RoyalGorge #colorado
On this video we ride the royal gorge gondola and walk across the famous royal gorge bridge. breath-taking view, looking 1200-ft straight down.
#Colorado ...
On this video we ride the royal gorge gondola and walk across the famous royal gorge bridge. breath-taking view, looking 1200-ft straight down.
#Colorado #RoyalGorge #RoyalGorgeGondola #RoyalGorgeBridge #coloradosprings #coloradovacation
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On this video we ride the royal gorge gondola and walk across the famous royal gorge bridge. breath-taking view, looking 1200-ft straight down.
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- published: 19 Jun 2022
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THE ROYAL GORGE🚂 ROUTE RAILROAD, CANYON CITY, COLORADO |TRAIN RIDE
This video is about Royal Gorge Railroad @ Canyon city, Colorado.
Explore Colorado like the miners used to: via a train ride through the beautiful mountains. ...
This video is about Royal Gorge Railroad @ Canyon city, Colorado.
Explore Colorado like the miners used to: via a train ride through the beautiful mountains. The Royal Gorge Route Railroad has been shuttling passengers through the stunning Royal Gorge canyon along the Arkansas River since 1879. It travels along the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad.
This is Colorado's most famous scenic railroad and a favorite attraction in the Colorado Springs area.
Beyond the views (which are enough, in and of themselves, to add this ride to your travel bucket list), the train offers food and fun themed rides, like a murder mystery train on Saturdays, twilight trains and a Santa Express Train in the winter. There are other special events like an Oktoberfest celebration.
This ride is not a theme park and there are not carnival-like rides (although there is an amusement park at the Royal Gorge itself). This train ride is about preserving the canyon and a piece of Colorado history.
The train runs March through December. The train drives along the canyon, atop amazing 1,000-plus-foot cliffs of the Royal Gorge. The full length of the tour is 24 miles roundtrip. The scenic rides last two hours. The evening 6:30 p.m. rides are two and a half hours. Passengers travel from Canon City to Parkdale, Colorado, beneath the Royal Gorge suspension bridge.
Music used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhD-0L7EwF4
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9as6BXqKLW4
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This video is about Royal Gorge Railroad @ Canyon city, Colorado.
Explore Colorado like the miners used to: via a train ride through the beautiful mountains. The Royal Gorge Route Railroad has been shuttling passengers through the stunning Royal Gorge canyon along the Arkansas River since 1879. It travels along the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad.
This is Colorado's most famous scenic railroad and a favorite attraction in the Colorado Springs area.
Beyond the views (which are enough, in and of themselves, to add this ride to your travel bucket list), the train offers food and fun themed rides, like a murder mystery train on Saturdays, twilight trains and a Santa Express Train in the winter. There are other special events like an Oktoberfest celebration.
This ride is not a theme park and there are not carnival-like rides (although there is an amusement park at the Royal Gorge itself). This train ride is about preserving the canyon and a piece of Colorado history.
The train runs March through December. The train drives along the canyon, atop amazing 1,000-plus-foot cliffs of the Royal Gorge. The full length of the tour is 24 miles roundtrip. The scenic rides last two hours. The evening 6:30 p.m. rides are two and a half hours. Passengers travel from Canon City to Parkdale, Colorado, beneath the Royal Gorge suspension bridge.
Music used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhD-0L7EwF4
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9as6BXqKLW4
- published: 28 Nov 2020
- views: 18068
8:03
Royal Gorge Bridge Colorado (Royal Gorge Train)
Located just outside Colorado Springs in the small town of Canon City is the Royal Gorge Bridge. In this video, we take a ride on the Royal Gorge Train. In our ...
Located just outside Colorado Springs in the small town of Canon City is the Royal Gorge Bridge. In this video, we take a ride on the Royal Gorge Train. In our opinion, this is one of Canon Cities best attractions.↓↓↓
Over the past couple of weeks, we have been RVing near Canon City Colorado and exploring the surrounding area. The Royal Gorge is the largest attraction in the area. This gorge comes with many activity options, the zipline, the train ride, and the Royal Gorge bridge walk. In this video, we opt to take a ride on the Royal Gorge Train up the Arkansas River. this experience was incredible and probably one of the best things to do in Colorado.
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Located just outside Colorado Springs in the small town of Canon City is the Royal Gorge Bridge. In this video, we take a ride on the Royal Gorge Train. In our opinion, this is one of Canon Cities best attractions.↓↓↓
Over the past couple of weeks, we have been RVing near Canon City Colorado and exploring the surrounding area. The Royal Gorge is the largest attraction in the area. This gorge comes with many activity options, the zipline, the train ride, and the Royal Gorge bridge walk. In this video, we opt to take a ride on the Royal Gorge Train up the Arkansas River. this experience was incredible and probably one of the best things to do in Colorado.
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- published: 25 May 2021
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10:14
IT'S GORGEous! (Royal Gorge Bridge and Train - Colorado Springs)
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- published: 09 Feb 2018
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8:58
Colorado's Most Scenic River "Royal Gorge"
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River Description
Run Length:10.5 miles
Gradient:46 FPM
Reach Description
The Royal Gorge run on the Arkansas river descends into a deep gorge and creates a paddlers sanctuary.
Train tracks run along river left for the entire run. Jagged rocks from railroad construction exist in the major rapids and steel rails stick out of the river in the Narrows at all but the highest flows. On the river right bank are the remains of a pipe that carried water into Cañon City downstream. The degraded structure is a hazard in a few places.
From the Primero to Ed's Rock there are six miles of rapids. Depending on the flows the run can hold several half mile long wave trains. The Royal Gorge is over one thousand feet deep and a hundred and fifty feet wide at one point. Three miles of flatwater to paddle out. (Don't say the word 'wind'!)
Rapids
Mile 2.0: Primero, Segundo, Tercera and Pumphouse:
These rapids are in quick succession and offer a nice introduction to the run. They are Class II+ at low flows and rise to big water II at the highest flows. If you are finding the rapids to challeging, there are two options for an exit, The first is to hike the couple of miles back to the put-in. The second is to hike up the trail that you can see on river left and walk back to US 50. The run gets harder soon and the only exit on the run is the Funicular train at the Fish Bowl. It is currently closed. I'm only aware that it has been used one time in an extreme emergency. You are going downriver in a gorge.
Mile 2.5: Hollywood Hole:
A nice play hole for flat spins at most flows. Nice play hole at high flows. Sunshine rapid is just around the corner.
Mile 2.7: Sunshine Rapid: Class III-IV (2000cfs), Class IV (at 2000+ cfs), Class IV-V- (3,000 cfs):
A very large boulder marks the entrance river right. Consider Sunshine a Class III at moderate flows. There is an elegant S-move at the top at all flows. The rapid is scouted on the right; kayaks can portage on the right as well.
Mile 2.8: Grateful Dead:
A fast Class III at the highest flows. Leads directly into Sledgehammer.
Mile 2.9: Sledgehammer:
The second crux of the run. Class III to IV+. If you want to run it easy, start hard left and stay there. At high flows only the strongest will want to run the center, though it washes out above 4000 cfs. Sections include Rushmore and Clark's Hole (stay left at the bottom at most flows).
Mile 4.0: The Narrows:
At high flows this is the second hardest section on the river. The water has nowhere to go but up and forms complex long ten foot high wave/ holes. Try and stay center. At low flows it's easy, still stay center.
Mile 4.6: The Fishbowl:
Good break spot. There is a viewing area for people that descended the Funicular train from the rim. The Gorge is now a thousand feet deep. Throw a few wave wheels for the tourists.
Mile 4.7: Wall Slammer Rapid:
Stay 20 feet off the right wall - it never exceeds Class III.
Mile 5.2: Boat Eater:
Run right. This hole consumes the left side of the river. It forms around 1200 cfs and just gets bigger and bigger...
Mile 5.5: Soda Rock (Picnic Rock, Corner Pocket):
There is a rock in the center of the river (Soda Rock). Paddle around the right and stop at the beach. It's a nice spot. Picnic Rock is quite visible from upstream. The canyon walls while still over 800 feet high have moved away from the river. Picnic Rock sticks out on river right. Soda Rock goes underwater at about 3500 cfs.* At 4000 cfs do not eddy out to the right. You will have to portage down a bit to re-enter the river.
Mile 5.7: Unnamed Waves:
At higher flows these are the largest waves on the entire length of the Arkansas River at ten feet.
Mile 9.3: The Canon City Wave:
Hazard ! LOW HEAD DAM
Stay Left!! Low Head Dam on right!
At high flows there is an upper and lower hole that can provide a fun end to a day on the Gorge. Over 4000 cfs the top hole is terminal. Paddle left like your life depends on it.
Mile 10.2: Centennial Park Take-out:
Take-out River Right where there is plenty of parking and a bathroom. Whitewater Park being built.
Royal Gorge is a committing Class IV run.
Many consider 3500 cfs to be the most challenging.
'At this level the Gorge simply pisses excellence'. - Joe Keck
Since the river descends into a deep gorge it has a harder 'feel' than it actually paddles.
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River Description
Run Length:10.5 miles
Gradient:46 FPM
Reach Description
The Royal Gorge run on the Arkansas river descends into a deep gorge and creates a paddlers sanctuary.
Train tracks run along river left for the entire run. Jagged rocks from railroad construction exist in the major rapids and steel rails stick out of the river in the Narrows at all but the highest flows. On the river right bank are the remains of a pipe that carried water into Cañon City downstream. The degraded structure is a hazard in a few places.
From the Primero to Ed's Rock there are six miles of rapids. Depending on the flows the run can hold several half mile long wave trains. The Royal Gorge is over one thousand feet deep and a hundred and fifty feet wide at one point. Three miles of flatwater to paddle out. (Don't say the word 'wind'!)
Rapids
Mile 2.0: Primero, Segundo, Tercera and Pumphouse:
These rapids are in quick succession and offer a nice introduction to the run. They are Class II+ at low flows and rise to big water II at the highest flows. If you are finding the rapids to challeging, there are two options for an exit, The first is to hike the couple of miles back to the put-in. The second is to hike up the trail that you can see on river left and walk back to US 50. The run gets harder soon and the only exit on the run is the Funicular train at the Fish Bowl. It is currently closed. I'm only aware that it has been used one time in an extreme emergency. You are going downriver in a gorge.
Mile 2.5: Hollywood Hole:
A nice play hole for flat spins at most flows. Nice play hole at high flows. Sunshine rapid is just around the corner.
Mile 2.7: Sunshine Rapid: Class III-IV (2000cfs), Class IV (at 2000+ cfs), Class IV-V- (3,000 cfs):
A very large boulder marks the entrance river right. Consider Sunshine a Class III at moderate flows. There is an elegant S-move at the top at all flows. The rapid is scouted on the right; kayaks can portage on the right as well.
Mile 2.8: Grateful Dead:
A fast Class III at the highest flows. Leads directly into Sledgehammer.
Mile 2.9: Sledgehammer:
The second crux of the run. Class III to IV+. If you want to run it easy, start hard left and stay there. At high flows only the strongest will want to run the center, though it washes out above 4000 cfs. Sections include Rushmore and Clark's Hole (stay left at the bottom at most flows).
Mile 4.0: The Narrows:
At high flows this is the second hardest section on the river. The water has nowhere to go but up and forms complex long ten foot high wave/ holes. Try and stay center. At low flows it's easy, still stay center.
Mile 4.6: The Fishbowl:
Good break spot. There is a viewing area for people that descended the Funicular train from the rim. The Gorge is now a thousand feet deep. Throw a few wave wheels for the tourists.
Mile 4.7: Wall Slammer Rapid:
Stay 20 feet off the right wall - it never exceeds Class III.
Mile 5.2: Boat Eater:
Run right. This hole consumes the left side of the river. It forms around 1200 cfs and just gets bigger and bigger...
Mile 5.5: Soda Rock (Picnic Rock, Corner Pocket):
There is a rock in the center of the river (Soda Rock). Paddle around the right and stop at the beach. It's a nice spot. Picnic Rock is quite visible from upstream. The canyon walls while still over 800 feet high have moved away from the river. Picnic Rock sticks out on river right. Soda Rock goes underwater at about 3500 cfs.* At 4000 cfs do not eddy out to the right. You will have to portage down a bit to re-enter the river.
Mile 5.7: Unnamed Waves:
At higher flows these are the largest waves on the entire length of the Arkansas River at ten feet.
Mile 9.3: The Canon City Wave:
Hazard ! LOW HEAD DAM
Stay Left!! Low Head Dam on right!
At high flows there is an upper and lower hole that can provide a fun end to a day on the Gorge. Over 4000 cfs the top hole is terminal. Paddle left like your life depends on it.
Mile 10.2: Centennial Park Take-out:
Take-out River Right where there is plenty of parking and a bathroom. Whitewater Park being built.
Royal Gorge is a committing Class IV run.
Many consider 3500 cfs to be the most challenging.
'At this level the Gorge simply pisses excellence'. - Joe Keck
Since the river descends into a deep gorge it has a harder 'feel' than it actually paddles.
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- published: 09 Aug 2023
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