White Water Rafting
	Royal Gorge Rafting  Our goal at Royal Gorge Rafting, the Royal Gorge Vacation Rentals and the White Water Bar & Grill is to provide you, your family and friends with the most memorable, high quality, professional Colorado River Rafting and multi-sport experiences at the unmistakably best value. Experience Colorado white water river rafting with Royal Gorge Rafting, Royal Gorge Vacation Rentals & The White Water Bar & Grill! Royal Gorge Rafting has never set out to be the largest rafting outfitter on the Arkansas River nor do we wish to be. Our focus is to provide our clients with the best experience in Colorado white water rafting at the very best value! At Royal Gorge Rafting your Colorado whitewater rafting experience counts!
	"Clear Creek Rafting Company offers guided whitewater rafting trips for all ages and abilities on two of Colorado's most popular rivers; Clear Creek just 30 minutes from Denver and the Arkansas River near the Royal Gorge. Enjoy action-packed rapids and spectacular scenery. Take a trip with Clear Creek's original, largest and most experienced outfitter. In addition to our great price value, we also offer complimentary use of wetsuits and splash jackets, and throw in a free photo CD of your rafting trip. Call 1-719-275-4500 or 1-800-353-9901today to reserve your trip and join the Clear Creek team for some unforgettable fun!" http://clearcreekrafting.clickforward.com/index.html
ATV Tours
	Play Dirty ATV Tours  We are a private tour guide service in the Texas Creek Trail System.  Each group gets there very own tour guide.  Your group will not be placed with another party.  This is a very customized service that Play Dirty ATV Tours provides. Texas Creek is considered by "those who know" to be the All Terrain Vehicle Capital of Colorado. Play Dirty ATV Tours starts out at 6200 ft. elevation, in the beautiful Arkansas River valley, also known as the Bighorn Sheep Canyon. We are located on Highway 50, between the spectacular Canon City Royal Gorge Bridge and the turn of the century historic town of Salida, Colorado.  Located at the best family run full service restaurant for 30 miles. Eat at Barry’s Den before or after your tour.
Horseback Riding
	Fort Royal Stables  Your guided horseback trail ride will take place in the beautiful Colorado Rockies in central Colorado. We offer various horseback tours throughout the day!  We are a family-friendly and privately-owned business located in Canon City Colorado.  We welcome all levels of riding experience and riders of all ages.   Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are recommended.
Royal Gorge Activities
	Royal Gorge Route Passenger Train Since 1879, travelers from around the world have made the journey to Cañon City, Colorado to experience the train that follows the rails on a 24-mile roundtrip through the spectacular Royal Gorge. More than 100,000 passengers experience the natural beauty of the Royal Gorge each year aboard Colorado’s finest scenic railroad while enjoying the comfort and charm of the carefully restored Historic Royal Gorge Route Railroad cars. Coach, glass-topped vista dome cars, wine dinners, gourmet lunch or dinner and murder mystery train service provide many ways for passengers to enjoy the charm of classic train travel, the dramatic views of the Royal Gorge and often, a gourmet meal prepared by the Route’s executive chef. Tickets are available online at www.royalgorgeroute.com or at the Historic Santa Fe Depot located at 401 Water Street in Cañon City where travelers will also discover the finest railroad gift shop in Colorado, featuring some of the most beloved and hard-to-find railroad gifts and apparel.
	Royal Gorge Bridge And Park - Colorado's Natural Wonder Goodbye Earth, Hello Sky! Welcome to Colorado's Natural Wonder. A place where looking down is even more breathtaking than looking up. A place that brings together the scenic beauty of the Grand Canyon and the human achievement of the Golden Gate Bridge. The following attractions are also located at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park... Arial Tram Burro Rides (for the kiddies) Mule Rides Incline Railway Silver Rock Railway Royal Rush Skycoaster Trolly Carousel Petting Zoo Wildlife Park
Canon City Activities
	The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey Several years ago, some simple Benedictine Fathers had a dream… a dream of a fine winery located on the grounds of the historic Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City, Colorado. Today, that dream is a reality, and the staff at the winery proudly invites you to share in the vision of those dynamic and innovative monks.  Since July 2002, The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey has been attracting visitors from all over the world. Located on the pastoral and serene grounds of The Holy Cross Abbey, nestled against the spectacular backdrop of the Wet Mountains, the winery and tasting room are shining examples of what draws visitors to Cañon City and Fremont County.

Fishing

Arkansas River Fishing

The Arkansas River in Southern Colorado provides the best fly fishing opportunities in the Southern Rockies. The Arkansas has more and better public access than most trout streams. If you like fly fishing for wild Brown Trout in a scenic environment among Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep and Eagles, then you will love the Arkansas River.

Royal Gorge Anglers' offer guide services that include leisurely floats through meadows and scenic canyons to a wild fly fishing adventure through the Royal Gorge.

If you need fishing report information please go to our daily reports through the links on the left, the interactive river map or our fly fishing blog, where guides post the results of trips from that very day. If you need fly fishing information for the Arkansas River then we are your one stop shop.

Zipline Tours

Royal Gorge Zip Lines

“Our buddies at Royal Gorge Rafting / White Water Bar & Grill have put in the most awesome Zip Line course ever.” Mike

719.275.7238 www.royalgorgeziplinetours.com

See the world in a thrilling new way. Hidden away in a secluded mountainous high desert region just 5 minutes from our base location at Royal Gorge Rafting is the world class course of Royal Gorge Zip Line tours. Our Colorado Zip line tour is made up of artfully crafted platforms and unique natural terrain launches and landings. You will find high flying excitement on more than one mile of zip lines and reach speeds of up to 45 mph!

Royal Gorge Zip-line Tours will guide you along a thrilling and exhilarating 3 hour adventure that races across the Royal Gorge plateau where you will have classic Colorado views of the adjacent 14 thousand foot peaks of the Sangre De Christo mountain range. Along the tour you will be able to take advantage of easy paced interpretive hiking trails where your guides will teach you about the areas local history and terrain. One of the trails takes you along Colorado's historic Stage Coach road, a place where the settlers long ago forged their way through Colorado's untamed and Wild Western landscape.

Adrenaline meets beauty, While zipping along you will be able to reach speeds of up to 40+ mph on this 9 cable zip line course that stretches over one mile! Our longest zip line is the 9th and final zip of the course, a dual side by side 1000 foot racing zip line that will allow you to challenge your friends with a race to the finish! Join us on this amazing eco tour adventure that is absolutely not to be missed. We can not wait to share Colorado's newest awe inspiring zip line ride with you! - Colorado Zip Line Tours at the Royal Gorge.

Our Colorado zip line course has been diligently designed and installed by Bonsai Designs, the leader in US canopy tour design and construction. In working with Bonsai Design we were able to install a truly "world class" zip line tour. Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours is Colorado's fastest & smoothest zip line tour available and will take you over one mile of zip line on 9 separate lines.

 Ski Resorts

Monarch Mountain Colorado Ski Resort - Stats & Hours
Monarch Mountain's Hours of operation are as follows:

Winter Hours (November 25, 2009 - April 11, 2010)
9:00am-4:00pm Lifts are in operation
8:00am-5:30pm Main Lodge is open
During the ski season Monarch is open 7 days a week!

Summer Hours (April 19, 2010 - Opening Day 2010)
8:30am-4:00pm Administrative Offices are open
During the summer season Monarch is open Monday through Friday.

800 acres along the Continental Divide in the Sawatch Range. Monarch operates within the San Isabel National Forest under permit of the US Forest Service.

Hiking - On The Trail

Fremont County and the surrounding area boasts more than 20 trailheads. These trails will lead you to explore the great Colorado mountains, canyons and countryside...

For more information on hiking in Colorado and the 29 trails listed in this printable Adobe PDF document , please visit a local bookstore or mountaineering shop for a trail guide or topographical map.

Hunting

Hunting in and around Fremont County provides diverse species, terrain and seasons. Download this list of  25 hunting areas, directions, seasons and restrictions in a printable PDFdocument.

Guided Mountain Hunts by Loco Mountain Ranch

Phone: 1-864-286-9154

Website: http://locomountainoutfitters.com/index.htm

 We offer the best high-altitude deer and elk hunting around! We have both trophy elk and deer and excellent experienced guides to help you find them.

Watt Mule Company

Our beautiful animals and friendly staff will guide you along the south rim of the Royal Gorge - famous for its breathtaking scenic views. The noble beauty of the Royal Gorge provides an ideal stage for trail-rides, offering exciting terrain, magnificent panoramas, elegant wildlife, and splendid weather. Your mule-back view will include beautiful mountain ranges, rock formations, pine forests, and maybe even an elk, bear, or wildcat! From half hour trail rides, campfire suppers, and storytelling to full service camping excursions, we provide an ideal balance of adventure, safety, and fun.  Please click on the links above to explore the many services we offer. We hope to see you on the trail soon!

Watt Mule Company, LLC.
Canon City, CO
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Phone: 620-855-0665
http://wattmules.com/index.htm