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Point Alta Vista Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Running trail in Cañon City, Colorado · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Point Alta Vista 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.
What runners say about Point Alta Vista Trailhead
“Very easy hike of about a mile (2 miles round trip) with great views of the hills and Sangre De Cristo mountains in the backdrop.”
“Very easy hike of about a mile (2 miles round trip) with great views of the hills and Sangre De Cristo mountains in the backdrop.”
Really nice way to access Royal Gorge trails or just for a short hike for an awesome view into the canyon. Thank you to RGRR for allowing access across their property.
Cool use of old existing rail bed and trestles Nice easy 1 mile out and back
We loved the hike it is an easy hike. The views were spectacular! The one downside is the safety issue of the boards on the wood bridges. I caught my toe a few times because the boards are spaced a few inches apart. My daughter caught the side of her shoe in one of the gaps, rolled her ankle and fell down.
Perfect place to hike with kids or families. This trail is 1.1 miles each way (2.2 out-and-back). It is a natural-surface trail but is wide and doesn't have much elevation gain/loss. Dogs may not like the trestles, but the view from the end of the trail (Point Alta Vista) is incredible.
Trail conditions & character
“Very easy hike of about a mile (2 miles round trip) with great views of the hills and Sangre De Cristo mountains in the backdrop.”
Plan your run at Point Alta Vista Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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