Near Quarry Pass Trail
Stairs carved into the rock!
Near Quarry Pass Trail
Hiking at Redrocks
Near Quarry Pass Trail
Top of Quarry Pass Trail.
Near Quarry Pass Trail
A striking sandstone hogback seen from the Quarry Pass Trail
Near Quarry Pass Trail
On Quarry Pass Trail in Red Rocks Park

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Quarry Pass Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
This cool trail visits an abandoned quarry on one of the park's largest rock formations.
0.8
mi
Distance
31
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Family FriendlyViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.83mi
Distance
31ft
Elevation Gain
117ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
6,412ft
High Point
6,302ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the Sand Canyon Trail, the Quarry Pass Trail crosses the Mesa Trail, then descends to cross the Greenlee Trail. From there, the trail climbs steeply up and over an abandoned quarry on one of the park's largest rock formations. The trail even goes down a miner's staircase. The trail ends at Red Rock Canyon Trail.

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Contributors
Miguel Vieira