Visit the Royal Gorge Region of Colorado

Go whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River, visit the Royal Gorge Bridge Colorado, ride the Royal Gorge Route Railroad, and have other ideas for your ultimate Colorado vacation at the Royal Gorge – all just one hour from Colorado Springs.

Raft the Arkansas River

Raft trips run through the end of September

The Royal Gorge of the Arkansas River is a whitewater rafting paradise with big rapids, grand geology and historic engineering. The rapids in the Royal Gorge are rated class IV (V) by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, but the difficulty of this section varies with water levels. Challenge classic rapids like Sunshine Falls, The Grateful Dead, Sledgehammer, The Narrows, Wall Slammer, Boat Eater, and many more. Full-day and half-day trips depart daily through Labor Day. Bighorn Sheep Canyon is a family-friendly rafting trip for young families or first-time rafters.

Royal Gorge Raft Trips

• Raft now through the end of September
• Questions? Call 800-723-8987

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Visit the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park

Family adventure

Cañon City authorized the building of the Royal Gorge Bridge in 1929. At 955 feet above the river, it held the record as the highest bridge in the world until 2001. The bridge is now the centerpiece of the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park and is still owned by Cañon City. Other features of the park include gondolas and zip lines from rim to rim, the Royal Rush Sky Coaster, a visitor center, a children’s play area, and much more.

Ride the Royal Gorge Route Railroad

Family night, murder mystery, dinner train

The first excursion train traveled through the Royal Gorge on May 7, 1879, after years of court battles between the Denver & Rio Grande and the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroads. The Royal Gorge Route Railroad was reestablished in the fall of 1998 and is now a premier attraction, carrying more than 100,000 guests through the Royal Gorge each year.

Go trail riding on horseback

One, two, and three-hour rides

Journey back into the 1800’s and experience the Wild West by horseback. Royal Gorge Trail Rides has horses for all levels of experience. All rides provide plenty of time to take photos and enjoy Colorado’s canyon country. Choose from one, two or three-hour trail rides plus the popular sunset ride.