The Royal Gorge Route Railroad in Canon City, Colorado offers one of the best scenic railroad trips throughout the world.& Those that visit are able to take the train ride throughout the Royal Gorge. The Royal Gorge is about 1,000 feet deep. The trip is about 24 miles long. Visitors will ride next to the Arkansas River, a fast moving, powerful river. A variety of wildlife is found throughout. Some include Mule Deer, Bald Eagles, Blue Heron, and Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep munching on the steep cliffs surrounding the area.
Depending on when you visit and what you choose to enjoy on your trip ride, you may be able to enjoy a gourmet lunch on the train ride. Sit in coach or the Vista Domes, which offer a glass top to them. For those that want an even more elegant experience, consider a four course dinner on board. Or, stay and enjoy a murder mystery event. There are even winemaker's dinner trains that can be booked.
For those wanting to enjoy the murder mystery, dinner or winemaker's dinner trains, do so by checking the available schedule. Standard train rides leave four times daily. The Royal Gorge Route Railroad takes about two hours for a standard trip and three hours for a dinner train. Visitors will travel throughout the gorge itself and over the Hanging Bridge, a famous landmark here. Because of the popularity of this event, do make reservations ahead of time. Check the schedule online or by calling prior to your trip.
