Canon City Parks and Forestry Travel Information (Canon City, CO)

Gold Belt Tour Back Country Byway A 122-mile loop drive through scenic canyons on the southern slope of Pikes Peak between Cripple Creek and Canon City. It’s a Type I and II byway, with some paved sections but mostly graded gravel roa... Florence, CO

Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway On the Gold Belt Tour, the roads themselves are part of the personality of the Byway. The Byway follows historic railroad and stagecoach routes, leading you to North America’s greatest gold camp, thre... Canon City, CO

Wet Mountains Scenic Drive: Florence to Colorado City A 58-mile drive that traverses the Wet Mountains between Florence and Colorado City, passing historic sites, ragged canyons, and recreational areas. Far away, across the dusty prairie, the Wet Mountai... Wetmore, CO

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Tanner Peak (Distance: 1.8 mi) This trail’s split personality offers wow-inducing views of Royal Gorge, Pikes Peak and the Sangre de Cristo Range, crossing through five of Colorado’s nine major ecosystems, from semi-desert to subal...

Cañon City, CO - Hiking - length:13 mi

Grape Creek (Distance: 3.2 mi) This singletrack wanders along Grape Creek for a good look at an arid canyon and the remains of the old railway to Westcliffe. This trail is open most of the year, but heavy snows or high runoff can ...

Canon City, CO - Mountain Biking - length:18 mi

Skyline Drive (Distance: 3.2 mi) The bird's eye views of Canon City and the state penitentiary are grand from this prisoner-built road. This is a good workout with a fun downhill portion. However, it is very exposed both to the sun...

Canon City, CO - Mountain Biking - length:7.6 mi

Tanner-Stultz Loop (Distance: 5.1 mi) With the gonzo climb to the top, the view had better be worth it! It is. The Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Wet Mountain Valley spread out below like oil on a canvas. Wildflowers and hills line...

Canon City, CO - Mountain Biking - length:12.1 mi

Oak Creek Loop (Distance: 7.2 mi) This singletrack winds through a narrow, damp ravine amongst rocks and trees to burst out into a high meadow with a Sangre de Cristo backdrop. The environment is perfect for wildflowers throughout sp...

Canon City, CO - Mountain Biking - length:14.6 mi

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Shadow Hills Shadow Hills Golf & Country Club Public, 18 holes 6192 yards, par 70 1.0 miles from center of Canon City Parks and Forestry

Four Mile Four Mile Ranch Golf Club Public, 18 holes 7053 yards, par 72 3.8 miles from center of Canon City Parks and Forestry

Sumo Sumo Golf Village Public, 18 holes 7196 yards, par 72 7.6 miles from center of Canon City Parks and Forestry

St. Andrews St. Andrews at Westcliffe Public, 9 holes 2725 yards, par 35 21.7 miles from center of Canon City Parks and Forestry

Pueblo West Desert Hawk At Pueblo West Municipal, 18 holes 7368 yards, par 72 26.8 miles from center of Canon City Parks and Forestry

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