Name: Canyon Rim Trail
Rating: 4.6

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“The initial portion of the Royal Gorge Rim Trail offering fun riding and great views in the gorge.”

— Lower Ark MBA

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Description

Park at the trailhead on the north side of Fremont County Road 3A. The trail begins on the south side of the road and continues east to the Royal Gorge Park campground. There are several great views into the Royal Gorge along with some fun trail through juniper, pinion, and cholla forests. The dirt road at east end of trail can be used to approach Fremont Peak and extend your ride. More trails in the park are under construction!

Contacts

Local Club: Lower Arkansas Mountain Bike Association

Land Manager: City of Canon City

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Trail Ratings

4.6 from 12 votes

#2

in Royal Gorge Park

#567

Overall

4.6 from 12 votes

5 Star		58%
4 Star		42%
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Rankings

#2

in Royal Gorge Park

#145

in Colorado

#567

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Jenny Montague

I was quite pleasantly surprised about this trail as I expected far more hiking traffic given its proximity to Royal Gorge. The views were amazing and the riding was great. I'll definitely go again. Sep 4, 2017

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1.7 Miles 2.8 Kilometers Singletrack	202' 62 m Ascent -83' -25 m Descent
3% Avg Grade (2°) 11% Max Grade (7°)	6,857' 2,090 m High 6,726' 2,050 m Low

Canyon Rim Trail

1.7 Miles 2.8 Kilometers

Singletrack

202' 62 m

-83' -25 m

3%

11%

6,857' 2,090 m

6,726' 2,050 m

Shared By Lower Ark MBA

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