Head out on this 3.6-mile out-and-back trail near Canon City, Colorado. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 32 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.
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Absolutely beautiful secluded slot canyons. It was confusing to find at first but after you walk about 0.7 miles into the trail, you take a quick detour over rocks to enjoy the beautiful view. Best if you don’t want to do the full trail but still want to enjoy some views. A little climbing involved but nothing too difficult.
This hike is a lot harder than it seems. The mini slot canyon says it’s .5 miles in but it seems much much longer than that. It’s extremely hot and not very much shade. Bring lots and lots of water. Definitely worth it but be prepared to walk far and up and down steep paths.
Bring loads of water. And I'm sure the trail is like Broadway to experienced hikers. But it crosses a number of creek beds, and it's easy for less avid hikers to wander up or down one of those for a minute before you realize it's not the trail. Just keep your head up.