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visitors leave with an invaluable, personal perception of what life as a hard rock miner was like, as well as an ore specimen containing real gold. Tomorrow, it's on to the Cañon City area. Especially adventurous travelers may choose to lodge in Cripple Creek, and head out in the morning to Cañon City via the Gold Belt National Scenic Byway. This network of scenic drives connects Cripple Creek to Florissant, Victor, Florence and Cañon City. The Phantom Canyon Road route is a gravel thoroughfare that follows the track of the Florence & Cripple Creek Railroad built in 1894, with historic tunnels and bridges intact, and significant elevation changes ranging from 5,500 to 9,500 feet. The Shelf Road is a bona fide four-wheel drive route — rough and rugged — that was once a stagecoach route delivering people, goods and ore between Cripple Creek and Cañon City.
NOW OPEN YEAR ROUND
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Day 4: Rafting and the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
The Arkansas River, over the millennia, is responsible for carving the canyon near Cañon City that is now known as the Royal Gorge. It seems only natural to start an exploration of the Royal Gorge — a legendary natural wonder — with a morning adventure on this renowned river. Despite its moniker, the Arkansas originates high in the Colorado Rockies, and is one of the most popular whitewater rafting destinations in the United States. Echo Canyon River Expeditions, the longstanding river outfitter in the Cañon City and Royal Gorge region, knows every detail of this waterway and how to expertly navigate its ever-changing flows and rapids. Echo Canyon has been in existence since 1978, ensuring that safety and professionalism are the hallmarks of this top-notch operation. Trips with Echo Canyon on the Arkansas River range in difficulty from a splashy, fun Class III trip to the adrenaline-charged wave rides of “The Royal Gorge” descent, which engages visitors in a thrilling and memorable Class V whitewater adventure. After rafting, hungry river enthusiasts
For over 100 years visitors to the region have taken the Pikes Peak Cog Railway to the summit of “America’s Mountain” to enjoy the views that inspired the song “America the Beautiful.” Relax in safety and comfort as you travel through four life zones from high plains to alpine tundra. The dramatic cliffs and rock formations often reveal majestic Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and playful yellow-bellied marmots. And because we’re now open year round, you can experience four seasons of Pikes Peak’s magnificent splendor. For an adventure sure to inspire the whole family, “Take the Cog.”
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Colorado Springs Official Visitors Guide 2012
Colorado Springs Official Visitors Guide 2012
Contents
What's New?
Get on the Radar
Regional Map/Index
Regional Itineraries
Live it Up!
Attractions Grid
SOUTHWEST
USA Pro Cycling Challenge
Pikes Peak Region Climate
Faster, Higher, Stronger
Historic Hotels
SOUTHEAST & DOWNTOWN
Are You Inclined?
Events with Altitude
Off the Beaten Path
Helen Hunt Jackson
NORTHWEST
High Altitude Tips
NORTHEAST
55 Attractions in 5 Days
NEARBY COMMUNITIES
Over the River
Distinctive Destinations
Services
Money-Saving Coupons
Listing & Advertiser Directory
Money-Saving Coupons
Drive Time Chart
Colorado Springs Official Visitors Guide 2012
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