Rocky Mountains · Whitewater Trail

Red Canyon Park

This Canon City Park, which is several miles from town, is a good place to come looking for typical birds of the pinyon-juniper forest, including Gray Flycatcher, Virginia’s and Black-throated Gray Warblers, Juniper Titmouse, Bushtit and Plumbeous Vireo. Most of the trails in this park are rough, but the road is fine for passenger cars when dry, and much good birding can be done from the road. Take photos of the striking red rock formations here, similar to those in Garden of the Gods; watch for snakes and lizards sunning themselves on rocks in summer, and Rock Squirrels standing guard atop small shrubs.

Restrictions: Exercise caution when hiking

County: Fremont

Attractions: Gold Belt Tour Scenic & Historic Byway

Directions: From US-50 in the center of Canon City, head north on Field Ave, follow it out of town, as it becomes CR 9, for 10 miles to CR F24. Take a left on CR F24 and follow this road for under a mile to the park.

Alternate Directions: From US50 in the center of Canon City, head north on Field Ave, follow it out of town, as it becomes CR 9, for 10 miles to CR F24. Take a left on CR F24 and follow this road for under a mile to the park.

Habitat: Pinyon-Juniper Forest, Rimrock/Mesa

Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: 0
Ownership: Municipal
Admission or Fees: Free

Parking: Yes

Lodging: Hotel in Canon City

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Viewing from car

Delorme: 62 D1

ROC: 104 B3

Latitude: 38.59235
Longitude: -105.25586