Tunnel Drive Trail is a 3.8 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Canon City, Colorado that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
kid friendly
birding
hiking
horseback riding
mountain biking
nature trips
trail running
walking
cave
river
views
wild flowers
rocky
no shade
Great easy hike but do it early or late in the day. There is no shade outside the tunnels and it is sunny and hot.
Easy walk great scenery.
Pretty steep on the front end but man, once you get up there it really is super pretty and very worth it! My brothers, my mom, and I all did this trail and it was very pretty and serene!
Very easy to access, with great scenery. The parking lot only accommodates a half dozen cars or so, and I imagine it gets pretty hot in the middle of the day during summer months as there is little shade. Saw a lot of birds, too. Worth it, would 100% do again.
Good trail. Only steep in the beginning and the trails good enough that you could take a jogging stroller.
nice, easy trail. we went in July at 7:30 in the morning and the mountain kept us shaded almost the entire time and the temps were cooler Waiting until later in the day makes for a very sunny, very hot hike as the sun bakes the rocks. as others have mentioned, there is a steep incline at the trailhead but flat and easy the rest of the way.
Only about 2 tunnels at the beginning and the rest is flat but the views are great!
Fun walk, tunnels are super cool, bring sunblock and lots of water.
Loved the tunnels. Nice walk with pretty views.
Great walk with the kids (under 5). As others said steep incline at the beginning but flat after. Not busy - saw runners, bikers and a stroller.
Great trail. Straight walk. Go through a cool tunnel. Over looks the Gorge river the entire walk. Beautiful scenery. Full sun in the summer time
Fun and easy in and out. Steep incline at the beginning, so keep that in mind.
Very good trail! A steep incline in the beginning is followed by flat terrain for the rest of the hike. The tunnels are really cool, and there are some good views along the way. I would definitely recommend this trail if you’re close to Cañon City.
It was so beautiful ! The beginning may be a tad steep for the elderly or the, not so active, folks.. but the flattens out and goes along the railroad track and river. Was a very easy, laid back hike. Bring water and stay hydrated on any trail!
Very well maintained trail, Saturday morning parking lot was half-full. You can tell there has been many rock-slides on the trail...be careful.
Most of the trail is uncovered, sunscreen recommended.
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Tunnels give unusual sensation. Very easy but worth a walk for the tunnel and the scenery
Nice scenery and walk along the river.
An easy two miles up and another two back. beautiful views and cool tunnels!
Nice dog walking trail. Next time we will be taking the bikes. Great views of the river. Gravel road easy to navigate.
Not technically a hike but really beautiful! The caves were awesome and the trail is nicely maintained, all gravel. If I lived nearby I’d walk it frequently!
Nice easy trail , good for early morning.
An easy out and back trail with some cool tunnels carved in the rock and some beautiful views of the Arkansas River.
Easy hike, great views,
Took this easy hike with my son and it def was a nice walk. The tunnels were cool and a bit scary with the very clear signs about cave ins.
Nice trail. Views are amazing. Tunnels are really cool. Got to see a train, hooray!!
It's a pretty walk. It'll be much nicer once they connect tunnel drive to the Canyon rim Trail.
Easy trail with great views
Love it!
Very nice easy hike, great for when mom comes to visit! Uphill at first but levels out soon enough. Would be great for running!
Beautifully scenic, very easy, trail along the Arkansas River on the edge of Canon City. Great for children, pets, and hikers of all skill levels. What impressed me most were 1) it is accessible for the disabled for its full 2-mile length - I passed a gentleman in a wheelchair who was being pushed by another man, in the company of several other jolly women and men - and 2) how well maintained it is. If you time your hike right (I started at noon), you can see the Royal Gorge Train meandering along the bank of the river - a treat for kids. Additionally, the Tunnel Drive Trail connects with the River Walk Trail, for those hikers who would like to do them both in tandem.