Hike the Red Rock Canyon Trail
Details
Distance
3.4 miles
Elevation Gain
265 ft
Route Type
Loop
Added by Billy DiMirra
Explore Red Rock Canyon, just outside Colorado Springs. Easy, well-maintained trails wind through the red sandstone, offering views of town and the Garden of the Gods.
This is an easy hike to follow, open to hikers, bikers, and leashed dogs. You can also head to the park for rock climbing, with the proper permit.
Photo Credit: Ben Simo
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Cool place
Just like everywhere else in Colorado it is beautiful. This hike if fairly easy and is sort of dodgy if the trail is busy because it welcome dogs and bike riders. Other than that it was an easy little hike and very enjoyable. Glad I made time for it.
5.0
Springs staple
This is a great spot to hit in the springs if you're not wanting a really intense hike but still get some great views.
4.0
This place is stunning in mid-spring when the verdant vegetation contrasts with the red rocks.
4.0
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Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!
We want to acknowledge and thank the past, present, and future generations of all Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral lands we travel, explore, and play on.
