We are here in Breck with two teens. What would you suggest to do at the Royal Gorge for a one dayer. We are staying in Breckenridge. Is this a feasable trip for one day? What route would you suggest and how long to get there? Mapquest says 2 hours. I imagine that would be a lot of mountainous driving.
Thanks
David
David & Maureen and Family
2006 Crossroads Cruiser CT30RL
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 CTD
2004 Crownline 202 BR (Blue Printed 350)
Looks like Hwy. 9 Through South Park to Hwy. 50 is your most direct route. Royal Gorge Bridge and Buckskin Joe should fill your day. You'll also be close to Cripple Creek/Victor via Hwy. 24 and Hwy. 67 or Teller Cnty. 1.
Phantom Canyon, while a very nice drive, isn't a "speedway/shortcut" between Cripple Creek/Victor and Canon City. To take this drive you should allow at least 3 hours.
As for going to the Gorge from Breckenridge, I'd make a day trip out of it. There is a lot of ways to spend money at the Gorge and keep yourself entertained for a day. Buckskin Joe is a neat place that has been used as a movie set for several westerns. The train ride to the rim of the gorge gives you a different view of it, and at the Gorge itself there are many things to do. It has almost turned into a Six Flags type of place.
Rich,and Tobi (the rescued dog)
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Colo. Spgs. CO
But don't sample the wares of the Phantom Canyon Brewery if you plam on driving the Phantom Canyon Road - or any others in the area! Stay safe-stay alive!
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