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Hike Trail

Rising Sun Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A nice easy trail to get up and out of the parking lot.
0.3
mi
Distance
137
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Access Issues
The management plan for Red Mountain Open Space requires closures to the public December 1 to March 1 because of winter weather changes and the wildlife requirements.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.35mi
Distance
137ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
6,405ft
High Point
6,268ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail may be used to either depart from or return to the parking area for Red Mountain Open Space. This is a multi-use trail, shared with bikers and equestrians, and can be used as an alternative to Sinking Sun Trail. The trail is mostly easy and fun. Near the bottom of the trail, there is a connector trail between it and Sinking Sun Trail if you want to make a loop and bypass the parking lot.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Jared Crockett