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Skyline Drive

Canon City, CO
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Ranked #8 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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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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34 reviews 34 reviews
12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

A fun drive that offers great views of the surrounding area. Easy to drive by so know where you're going. Narrow paved road with several pull outs, it's worth the drive. Get out and walk around and see the views and the dinosaur footprints. There are several hairpin turns so don't plan on taking your long, long trailer.

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Spring, Texas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I cannot say enough about this short drive. Probably the most amazing drive I've ever taken. This is a must see if you are anywhere in the area. We stopped and took several pictures. Nerve-racking but awesome!

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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137 reviews 137 reviews
45 attraction reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

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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35 reviews 35 reviews
21 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 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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24 reviews 24 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 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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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 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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37 attraction reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 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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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 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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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 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 21 January 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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