​HIKING AND TRAIL RUNNING IN CAÑON CITY

If you're a hiker or runner who loves incredible scenic vistas, challenging terrain, easy accesss to trailheads, and everything else that the great outdoors provides, Cañon City is a trail-user's mecca. We offer over 52 miles of singletrack trail on public, BLM, and City of Cañon City landscapes. All of our trails are FREE to use. Find a trail, practice Leave No Trace principles, and have some fun!

We are proud to be featured as an American Trail Running Association (ATRA) Trail Town. Read more here about some of our favorite running routes and also some 'beta' for visiting the area. We're also proud members of the ATRA organization. 

Interested in running events? FAR hosts many events throughout the year, including trail runs that offer easy to very challenging courses. Our events feature some of the most incredible scenery in Southern Colorado, and profits from the events help us to continue our mission of providing recreational opportunities to our community. 

Resolution Run

Snow Queen 5/10K

RunBlossom

Point Alta Vista Trail Run​

TRAILS BY ABILITY

EASY HIKES / RUNS
Rivewalk
System: Riverwalk
This gorgeous, 7-mile stretch of wide, gravel trail will give you plenty of time to clear your head and enjoy the views of the Arkansas River. Start at Centennial Park, the Sells Avenue Trailhead, or Makenzie Avenue (though be aware that the stretch from Makenzie to Reynolds is a bit more remote). 

Tunnel Drive
System: Rivewalk
​At the western-most end of the Riverwalk, Tunnel Drive has its own trailhead and parking area. Overcome the steep hill at the begining and it's just .25 miles to the Tunnels and 2 more miles of flat, beautiful trail to the end. This  is an out-and-back only. 

INTERMEDIATE
Muttin Bustin'
System: South Cañon Trails
The singletrack is a little more even here, but you can find plenty of elevation gain and views to keep your head happy. Start at the Eagle Wing Traihead and head up Muttin' Bustin' for a great warmup, then head out on tougher trails. 

​Graneros
System: Hogbacks Open Space
This is a great trail system to get into trail running or mountain biking. Try running Greenhorn for some warm-up hills, Graneros for some flowy singlegrack, and challenge yourself to climb Old Skyline Drive if you're training or want a great view of the City.

CHALLENGING
Fire Canyon, Island in the Sky
System: Oil Well Flats
You can find big elevation gain and lots of technical rock-hopping on this trail system outside of Cañon City. Run up the backside of Island in the Sky to achieve a great view...and descend the harder, rockier terrain. 

FAR Out, Darkside of the Moon, One Track Mind
System: Royal Gorge Trails
Hills galore meet you on this view-rich trail system. There are plenty of rocks on the trail and lots of climbing, no matter which trail you choose.  Start at the small parking lot on 3A, run up The Maze or Twisted Cistern, head out on some trails, then head back to your vehicle on a nice long descent. Beta: Made in the Shade is almost exactly 5K, so it's a great training run for trail-based events. 

​Need maps? Download a FREE Adventure guide. Or, use the COTrex app to help you navigate the trails in our area.