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Canyon Rim Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 142 Google reviews · Running trail in Cañon City, Colorado · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Canyon Rim Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Hiking area with a picnic area and scenic views.
What runners say about Canyon Rim Trailhead
“Great hiking place there's lots of trails off this one there all easy for the most part great views.”
“The small portion I saw was well maintained, easy to follow, and had a couple of nice overlooks.”
“EASY walk as it mostly goes along the top of the ridge.”
Why pay $30 per person to walk across the bridge? Park at the trailhead and hike/walk to the beautiful views afforded by the trail. Don’t want to walk? Then drive to the view (clearly marked) and take a short walk to the view.
A stunning walk along the edge of royal gorge. The views offered of the gorge and the bridge are arguably better than those within the paid part of the park as you will need able to enjoy the stunning sights unmolested by the horde or obese Americans who bypass it in favour of the bridge and gondola.
Mountain Biking Review Definitely a blue black diamond trails in parts. Summer season it’s full of tourists who are enjoying the path as well. So just be mindful you won’t be able to send as much as you would like because you have to watch for people more. It was a good trail over all.
Beautiful trail for both biking and hiking. Roxi and I had a great time. The view is absurd! I came here on a pretty cold day but there were enough trees to block the wind. Also a beautiful hike on a moonlit night with no headlamps.
Trail conditions & character
“Great hiking place there's lots of trails off this one there all easy for the most part great views.”
“Park at the trailhead and hike/walk to the beautiful views afforded by the trail.”
Plan your run at Canyon Rim Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitecanyon-rim-trailhead.poi.place
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