Has anyone been to the royal gorge bridge?

[John Smith]

I want to know how easy it is to climb the gaurd rail to jump.

 

[BurningLights]

Bridge starts at 2mins.
This was filmed in 2016, so not sure if have barriers etc now.
From my quick search it seems to be a very popular place. Stated as a tourist attraction.

 

[ChickenAndPotatoes]

Bridge starts at 2mins.
This was filmed in 2016, so not sure if have barriers etc now.
From my quick search it seems to be a very popular place. Stated as a tourist attraction.

What a long and rickety arse bridge! I wonder what it connects what to what?

 

[BurningLights]

What a long and rickety arse bridge! I wonder what it connects what to what?

There was another video, it was basically constructed cos some guy wanted others to experience the view. That's it. It just connects from one side to the other. It was backed in the hopes of.....believe it or not...making money!!

 

[John Smith]

I wouldn't have trusted that bridge to hold my car! lol then again if I want to ctb that day then why not.

 

[Goldie]

When I clicked on this I thought it said 'Has anyone been to the royal gorge binge?' Hope im not going mad.

 

[Made4TV]

Been there. Also called "Royal Gouge" by the locals because they monetize everything. Not sure if you have to pay to go on the bridge too. Can't remember.

 

[Made4TV]

Not much info, but it was just done. http://www.canoncitydailyrecord.com...an-dies-after-jumping-from-royal-gorge-bridge

 

[ChickenAndPotatoes]

Not much info, but it was just done. http://www.canoncitydailyrecord.com...an-dies-after-jumping-from-royal-gorge-bridge

Good for him! He's so lucky. Thanks for the post.

 

[Made4TV]

https://www.denverpost.com/2015/03/...ter-leaping-from-956-foot-royal-gorge-bridge/
So I guess it's a thing.

It's always freaked me out to walk on that bridge though. Lots of tourists, and it's creaky and stuff....and SO high up. But then....I am freaked out by heights.

 

[Trashcan]

A few people have jumped off it. I was going to a few years ago but couldn't overcome the survival instinct.

 

[Made4TV]

A few people have jumped off it. I was going to a few years ago but couldn't overcome the survival instinct.

Did you go there?

 

[TiredHorse]

I wonder if there is a "sweet spot" for bridges being attractive sites to ctb, as regards their height. Too high and it triggers the si; too low and you don't succeed. Maybe the GG is right on that sweet spot.

 

[John Smith]

Ya you also have a longer time to think on the way down with ones like the royal gorge bridge. I found a free fall calculator that says it would take 8 seconds off this bridge before you hit the ground! That's a long time to think and possibly regret it.

 

[Trashcan]

Did you go there?

Yes. If I recall correctly, you can easily jump off of it.