Skyline Drive Canon City

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Skyline Drive is a narrow road that follows the top of a razorback ridge in Cañon City, Colorado. It features dinosaur fossils & epic views!

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Sep 13, 2024
A short and very straightforward little drive on a one way road. There is a small parking area near the start which allows you to walk on some of the tracks and enjoy the views. It is only a small he… Full review by RoverP
Jul 31, 2024
This was one of those “I’m glad we did that, but we don’t need to do it again” rides. The view is spectacular (which is really what the ride is all about) especially if you are the passenger. I was d… Full review by RickfromDE
Jun 8, 2024
Well if you're scared of heights like I am, you better buckke up lol. I don't know why I do these things to myself. Maybe my love for beautiful & fascinating things is stronger than my fear. This is … Full review by Susie L

Questions & answers

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Can you drive through in your own vehicle?
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Yes. Better have good brakes and nothing oversized.Our Expedition did great. All very smooth blacktop.
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Answer by Glenda E · Jul 11, 2021
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Is it free?
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Yes
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Answer by Sonja B · Jul 2, 2020
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Is this doable in winter weather conditions (I'm extremely experienced with driving in garbage conditions), or would …
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Is this doable in winter weather conditions (I'm extremely experienced with driving in garbage conditions), or would snowshoeing be a better option? Is this road plowed during winter?
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Yes it is usually drivable all winter long. It is keep cleared same as city streets. Snow melts fast around here. So if bad one day try the next it should be fine. Snow is not deep enough …
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Yes it is usually drivable all winter long. It is keep cleared same as city streets. Snow melts fast around here. So if bad one day try the next it should be fine. Snow is not deep enough around Canon City for shoeing. Have to get above 7500’ to get it deep enough.
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Can you ride both ways on a bike? Is there a bike trail?
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Skyline is actually a collection of trails that span about 5 to 7 miles, and they all connect. I personally wouldn't ride a bike in some places but all in all I believe it would be a nice …
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Skyline is actually a collection of trails that span about 5 to 7 miles, and they all connect. I personally wouldn't ride a bike in some places but all in all I believe it would be a nice trail(s) to bike on.
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Can you walk part of this road? Not sure we want to drive it !!
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There is a trail that crosses the end of it closer to Canon City.
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