Near Red Rocks Trail
Great viewing spot along the trail at the far end of the lollipop
Near Red Rocks Trail
View from Morrison Slide Trail
Near Red Rocks Trail
Super smooth trails at Matthews / Winters Park.
Near Red Rocks Trail
Overlooking Red Rocks Park to the south from the Morrison Slide Trail.
Near Red Rocks Trail
Herd of 20 mule deer

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Hike Trail

Red Rocks Trail

4.1 (16 Ratings)
Varied terrain from smooth wide dirt, to rocky singletrack with amazing views in all directions.
3.5
mi
Distance
571
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
ViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.45mi
Distance
571ft
Elevation Gain
755ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
6,525ft
High Point
5,988ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail starts where the Village Walk Trail ends. Stay left here to hike the Red Rocks Trail. When you arrive at the first paved road you'll be at the intersection of two roads in Red Rocks Park. Look straight across from you to a small roadside parking area, Red Rocks Trail picks back up here. Not much further down the trail you'll reach another intersection, turn left here and cross the road, the trail picks up on the other side. When you arrive at another road this portion of the trail ends. There are other trails within Red Rocks park you can connect to by using the roads.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
Lots of deer came out before sunset to graze. The hike starts flat and wide, then get more narrow and steep.
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Contributors
Scott Hosie