LOCATION:

On Highway 24 just before Manitou

TRIP TIME:

1-3 hours (depends on route)

DISTANCE:

1-5 miles (depends on route)

ELEVATION:

Start- 6,150 ft

Top 6,700 ft

RATING:

Scenery- 9

Crowds- 8 (10 is packed)

Difficulty- 3

My Overall- 7

WHAT TO BRING:

-Water bottle

-Running shoes/ light hikers

-Cell Phone

-You might want a rain coat

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RESOURCES:

Friends of Red Rock Canyon
-All you need to know about the areahttp://www.redrockcanyonopenspace.org/
SpringsGov.com
-History of the park and future planshttp://www.springsgov.com/page.aspx?navid=2090
SteveGaraufi.com
-Another perspective on the hikehttp://www.stevegarufi.com/redrockcanyon.htm
SpringsGov.com
-A great trail map with park info!http://www.springsgov.com/units/parksrec/maps/pdfmaps/redrock.pdf

RED ROCK CANYON


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THE HIKE:

Once the home of an ore mill, a rock quarry, and a landfill, Red Rock Canyon Open Space is now a local favorite. In a way, it’s like Garden of the Gods’ little brother—less popular, but arguably cooler.


ROUTES:

There’s no shortage of trails in Red Rock Canyon. And each one is worth hiking. That being said, I can’t pick one and tell you to ignore the rest. Instead, I think it’s best to explore. Get on one trail, and when you come to its end, hop on a different one.

When you get tired or have to go back to the real world, find a trail that goes downhill. They all lead back to the car at some point.


GOOD TO KNOW:

-Weekends can be busy. I think the tourists in Garden of the Gods push the locals out. And the locals all go to Red Rock Canyon.

-On the East side of the park, just off 31st, there’s an another parking area. This access point is less busy and easier to get out of.

-There are two little pond-ish reservoirs in Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Both are great for dogs in need of a swim. But don’t bring your suit. I promise you won’t need a swim that bad.

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