Wondering where to hike or ride when you visit Cañon City? Below is a sampling of some of the trail systems you’ll find throughout the region. You can check trail conditions on the Fremont Adventure Recreation website (www.joinfar.org). (Mileage provided by Fremont Adventure Recreation) Oil Well Flats Mileage: ~14 miles Though there used to be only jeep trails and dispersed camping at this BLM-managed area north of the city, you can now ride dedicated single-track trails (and some dirt roads) offering flowy rides, rocky climbs and views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the city below.