Parks, Trails & the River in Cañon City
The riverwalk, canyon parks and trails cut through the rock.
Arkansas Riverwalk Trail
4.8 from 346 Google reviews · read Nov 1A crushed-gravel trail that follows the Arkansas River for more than seven miles through wetlands and cottonwoods, open to walkers, bikers, horses and leashed dogs, past the whitewater kayak park. Walk as little or as much as you like; an evening stroll is good for birding.
Red Canyon Park
4.7 from 182 Google reviews · read Nov 1A 640-acre city mountain park 7 miles north of town with red sandstone spires, sheer cliffs, picnic shelters and short trails on narrow gravel roads. For hikers, photographers and picnickers; there is no running water.
Royal Gorge Park Trails (Point Alta Vista Trailhead)
4.8 from 37 Google reviews · read Nov 1Point Alta Vista is a trailhead for the Royal Gorge Park Trails, more than 17 miles of singletrack along the gorge rim in the city-run 5,000-acre park, opened in 2018. Hikers and mountain bikers share the trails.
Temple Canyon Trailhead
4.8 from 42 Google reviews · read Nov 1A quiet city park south of town with three spread-out campgrounds and the Redemption Trail down to Grape Creek and the rock alcove the canyon is named for. A hike for anyone avoiding crowds; the creek is good for wading in spring.
Tunnel Drive Trail Head
4.8 from 615 Google reviews · read Nov 1A flat two-mile trail one mile from downtown through tunnels cut into the cliffs, above the Arkansas River on the old wooden irrigation canal route. An easy walk, good for families and wildlife watching.