Scenic Sunday - Royal Gorge Incline

A couple of people asked whether Socks actually hikes with me or whether I carry him. He comes on almost every hike I take, and despite his small size (7 pounds or 3.2 kg) he walks the whole way, even on 6 or 7 mile hikes. When we get home he's still got energy to play! The only time I carry him is if it's very hot and sunny, there's a gravel trail, and no shade, because it's just too hot so close to the ground for him. He scrambles up and down rocky sections better than I can! He'll drink water from my hand, or drink it from a stream. Sometimes it's just me and Socks, other times I've got one or more friends along, it depends on when I go.

One of the attractions as the Royal Gorge is an incline that takes you down 1,000 feet to the bottom of the gorge. It's on a 45 degree angle, as can be seen in these photos, taken near the top.

Here's a photo taken near the top while in the incline's car.

A railroad runs along the bottom, and we were lucky enough to see a train going by.

The aerial tram seems a long way up!

There are people going down the rapids in rafts and kayaks.

And finally, here's a view looking up the incline from the bottom.

If it doesn't make you too nervous, this is a must-do since it's included with the (not cheap) price of admission.