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Skyline Drive

Canon City, CO
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Ranked #7 of 15 activities in Canon City
Type: Scenic Drives
Activities: Four-wheeling
Description: A narrow, one way road that is not suitable for RV's or over-size vehicles and that offers three miles of thrills.
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

This is a sorta short drive and the entrance could be missed easily. You literally feel like the road drops off on both sides, but it doesn't. A great view of the valley below. Watch out for hikers on the road. There are a few pull-outs so you can get out and enjoy the view. Good thing it is a... More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

We drove from Colorado Springs to drive Skyline Dr. and to take a look at Tunnel Dr. We went around dusk which was great. You could see the sun setting on the horizon with many shades of color. The drive is one way which starts where the coordinates take you off Hwy 50. There are a few opportunities to pull... More

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cincinnati
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

While heading to Royal Gorge Bridge, we came across Skyline Drive. Great find. It is a little tight, but that's half the fun. beautiful views and the history of how it was built is pretty interesting. I really recommend driving this one way road while going thru Canon City.

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Castle Rock, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

We hopped on Skyline Drive on our way back from the Royal Gorge and it was a nice (shortish) scenic by-way. My husband was driving and was definitely a little nervous, but luckily the weather was nice (I wouldn't want to be on this road in winter conditions). We were on it right around dusk so it led to some... More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2013

This is a scary drive but so worth it. The road is narrow with some hills that look like the road ends. The best part is the overlook of Canon City - it looks like a painting.

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013

The best 15 minutes you'll spend in a car. The views are epic and the road is great. Watch out for hikers

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Canon City, Colorado, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2013

This is a fun place full of history and science. Take time to stop and read the signs telling about the Drive. I always take my visiting guests there.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2013 via mobile

Word of advice if you have a big truck like me be super careful. And don't drive this at night like I did..... Scared me so bad I had an anxiety attack.

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colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013

nice drive but somewhat confusing to find your way once you arrive in Canon City. Also, there are no guard rails for most of the way when I was there, so stay away from the side of the road!

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Lewisville, Texas, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2012

Numerous spots to park and walk around, some better than others, but all-in-all quite a thrilling ride!

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