Spend Two Days with Your Pooch in the Royal Gorge Region
Traveling with your four-legged friend in The Royal Gorge Region? Not to worry, there are loads to do with your dog that will make your visit fun for both of you. Follow our two-day dog itinerary for a great stay in Cañon City and beyond.
Day One
Morning:
Sip coffee on the patio at a downtown coffee shop.
Afternoon:
Enjoy a hike on the Riverwalk from Sells Avenue eastward, with a stop at the Cañon City Dog Park at the terminus of your jaunt.
Evening:
Have a patio seating dinner in beautiful downtown Florence or Cañon City.
Day Two
Morning:
Take a stroll by the Arkansas River at Centennial Park, where your dog can hop in the water to cool off!
Afternoon:
The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park allows dogs! Take a ride on the gondolas or walk across the highest suspension bridge in North America! Just don’t let Fido look down…
Evening:
Take an evening hike to LeView at the Royal Gorge Park and hang out at the campground.
When traveling with your dog, please help to Keep it Gorgeous by picking up all of your dog’s waste. Learn more.
Please remember that dogs must be leashed on most trails in the region. Be considerate to others who may not be comfortable with dogs (even little ones!), and always bring a waste back to pick up your pet’s waste.
In the summer, it’s important to keep dogs leashed due to snakes. In the desert, we see Bull Snakes and Rattlesnakes pretty often. Be sure to keep your furry friend safe!