A paved road leads uphill toward rock formations, with grassy terrain on both sides and mountains visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
The view from Skyline Drive above Cañon City. (Sylvia Harmon, The Colorado Sun)

This will easily become one of the most memorable 2.5-mile stretches of paved road you’ll ever travel. Built in 1905 by prisoners at the nearby state facility, Skyline Drive is another great side trip when you make it to the Cañon City area.

The sheer drop-offs on both sides of the narrow, one-way road will have you squirming toward the middle of the vehicle. And when you need a break, there are spots to take in the spectacular views and learn a little dinosaur history. (Check out the 1-mile hike off the road as well.)

Skyline Drive

Skyline Dr, Cañon City, CO 81212, USA (38.446604, -105.248785)
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