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Looking at the Rampart Range from the red rocks of the Contemplative Trail

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Contemplative Trail

4.5 (4 Ratings)
This is a nice trail to get close to the park's red rock formations.
0.5
mi
Distance
15
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.54mi
Distance
15ft
Elevation Gain
170ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
6,392ft
High Point
6,237ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Contemplative Trail branches off from the Sand Canyon Trail and visits several of the park's red sandstone hogbacks. Look for tafoni in the rocks--small rounded holes hollowed out over centuries. This trail stays cool and shady in the morning.

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Contributors
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