Royal Gorge Bridge and Park in Canon City, CO 1
>> Tuesday, November 10, 2009
The Royal Gorge is located just 2-hours south of Denver and 45-minutes southwest of
Colorado Springs in Cañon City, Colorado.
Royal Gorge Welcome Center in town
At the Parking Lot
Park Entrance
Incredible view of the gorge and the suspension bridge.
"Hanging above Colorado’s wild Arkansas River, the Royal Gorge Bridge is one of the world's highest suspension bridges and a legendary feat of engineering renowned the world over. Built in 1929 for $350,000, the cost today would easily exceed $15 million. But for those who venture across it, whether walking or driving, the experience is priceless."~ from Royal Gorge Bridge Site
This is the highest suspension bridge in the world.
It looms over 1000 feet over the Arakansas River.
Awesome sight of the suspension bridge
Aerial tram ride across the gorge
"Gliding more than 1,100 feet above the canyon floor is the world's longest single-span Aerial Tram. The ride offers exceptional 360-degree views of the Gorge, the Bridge, the Park and Colorado’s majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Between the blue skies above and the granite walls below, you'll feel as if you're walking a tightrope across the very Gorge itself. With no net." ~ from Royal Gorge Bridge Site
Looking down the Gorge you can see the river running
Over 1200 foot long wood-planked walkway.
It gives a panoramic view of the canyon.
If you have phobia of the height, this is not for you.
• Walkway: made of 1,270 planks of deck; about 250 are replaced annually ~ Royal Gorge Bridge Site
