The Red Rocks Trail, a 6.3-mile trail that leads tourists through the park's picturesque red rock formations, is one of the most well-liked bicycle routes in the area. Conveniently located near Denvers city center, this path is a wonderful weekend escape from the hustle and bustle. } SEASONAL CLOSURE: This area is subject to seasonal closure due to muddy trail conditions. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 min to complete. You'll go up a small hill and then experience rolling hills through Cherry Gulch Trail until you get to the Morrison Slide Trail, where you begin your first decent-sized climb. If you are biking this, youll want to take the Village Ride trail (0.6 mi) which is a bikes only trail. Red Rocks and Morrison Slide Trails is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Morrison, Colorado. Itake the John OHayden Trail from the Utah Parking lot along Alameda Parkway. Dry, Quiet and always so pretty at the top for the short circular part of the hike. are for hikers or equestrians only NO bikesEven daysof the month (2nd, 4th, 6th, etc.) Normally, I feel the elevation on steeper parts, but this one is really doable. From here, retrace your footing down the path back to the trailhead, enjoying sights of the Red Rocks and the amphitheater as you descend. The hiking trail starts at the parking lot located across from the Dinosaur Ridge Discovery center (which you should totally go check out!). The Red Rocks and Morrison Slide Hike is a must-add to your Denver itinerary. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. The 3.7 mile loop Red Rocks trail / Morrison Slide trail are spectacular. While this is a 6 mile hike, it is relatively easy to add mileage to it and tailor it to fit your needs. The Geologic Overlook Trail, Trading Post Trail, Funicular Trail and Mt. 1,205' Up Vernon Creek Trail are restricted to pedestrians only. Overall this loop hike gives you great expansive views of Red Rocks, but if you want something closer in to the rock and shorter, then you should check out the Trading Post Trail in Red Rocks Park. You can see me every weekday morning on Fox31 KDVR from 4:30-10am! The Red Rocks Trail at Red Rocks park gives you a chance to wander through the meadows just east of the imposing red monoliths that this Denver Mountain Park is named after. Ive done this one a couple times recently because its so close to Denver, is simple to follow and I feel pretty safe doing this one alone. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Distance: 4.5 mi (RT)Elevation Gain: 800 ftElevation Min/Max: 6,311 to 6,829ftManaging Agency: Jefferson County Open SpaceFee: None, BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON NATIONAL PARK, SAND CREEK MASSACRE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE. Hike up the exposed terrain to an intersection. My first time here and I was floored. Red Rocks Trail connects with the Morrison Slide Trail in Matthews/Winters Park, which is north of Red Rocks. 359.57 m Down, 10.5 mi The red rocks are beautiful. Red Rocks to Morrison Slide Trail Matthews-Winters Park Distance: 4.5 mi (RT) Elevation Gain: 800 ft Elevation Min/Max: 6,311 to 6,829ft Managing Agency: Jefferson County Open Space Fee: None Matthews-Winters Park Website Directions: From Denver take I-70 West to the Exit for the Park and Ride. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. It's here! Spam? } To keep up with the latest hikes & posts sign up for the Approachable Outdoors newsletter! Enjoy sights of, The Mount Galbraith via Cedar Gulch Trail is a charming adventure near Golden, Colorado that reveals the beauty and diversity, Today for free and be the first to get notified on new updates. What you would expect for this time a year. Wine & Wildflower Hike: Breckenridge Wine Classic, Fjallraven Classic: A Lesson in Embracing What Scares You. 9.2 km _width: 930px; Spikes helpful but not 100% necessary, Somewhat slushy and icy at parts, we wore hiking boots without tracks and didnt fall. Aug 10, 2016 - Start from the parking lot and walk about 100 yards, cross a stream, and continue straight on the Village Walk Trail. 267.75 m Up This first part of the hike rolls along an open meadow and leads to the switchbacks heading up to a mesa below Mt. The hiking trail starts at the parking lot located across from the Dinosaur Ridge Discovery center (which you should totally go check out!). 139.79 m Up Red Rocks and Morrison Slide Extended Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Golden, Colorado. 11.1 km Red Rocks and Morrison Slide Trails Length: 3 miles Difficulty: Moderate Average time to complete: 1.5 hours Elevation Gain: 679 ft The Red Rocks trail is on the north side of the park. This trail is great for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. 16.9 km Its just a short hike, maybe a few hundred yards but it will take you to a great overlook in Red Rocks Park. 711' Up 616' Down 577.08 m Down, 5.4 mi Copyright 2010-2020 Dayhikes Near Denver LLC, Bear Creek Trail at Lair o the Bear Park. } right: 100%; If you want more of a workout on your return, turn right after 0.8 miles and take the Morrison Slide Trail, which will add an additional 0.4 mile and some elevation to your hike or run. Theres more: a cave carved into the sandstone a great geological overlook. You can also park along Red Rocks Trail Road and eliminate .70 miles from the journey.In the winter, the north sides of all the mountains are pretty snow c Red Rocks is a bustling park in the summer when its famous amphitheater is filled with concerts. 267.51 m Down, 2.7 mi The ride gets more technically challenging now with steeper grades, rocks and water bars. Enjoy the best of both worlds and get your daily movement in as you trek along the Red Rocks and Morrison Slide Trail. 139.47 m Down. From here, retrace your footing down the path back to the trailhead, enjoying sights of the Red Rocks and the amphitheater as you descend. The yellow arrows on the photo below will be your return route (just imagine the arrows going the opposition direction). 194.7 m Up Conveniently located near Denvers city center, this path is a wonderful weekend escape from the hustle and bustle. MW Lollipop body { Take the challenging descent on the other side of Morrison Slide to reach the Red Rocks Trail. Gorgeous hiking trail near Red Rocks amphitheater. Beginning from the trailhead, track northwest along the Red Rocks Trail. Instead of simply doing the Red Rocks Trail/Morrison Slide loop, you can head all the way to the Village Walk trail in Matthews-Winters. It also has the remnants of a historic cemetery. _width: expression(this.parentNode.offsetWidth - This trail is great for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Take that trail to the north for 1.6 miles and connect to the Village Ridge part of the Village Walk Loop to return to your starting point. Fall colors in Colorado peak in late September and last in to early October the farther south you go. In the summer months, make sure to keep an ear and eye out for rattlesnakes! Falcon Castle Ruins Via Castle Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Morrison, Colorado. If you want more mileage, you can add in Dakota Ridge Trail for a great 6-mile loop. There is also a tunnel carved out of the rock that the road passes through. 639' Up These two trails near Morrison form a 3-mile loop with views of the Front Range. when on Village trail you will see a small fenced in cemetery, if you follow the trail going past this cemetery about .5mi you can get an awesome view not like the lower angles from the rest of the park! padding-right: 360px; This path is highly frequented, so respect others also venturing this awesome path. Short but challenging in sections, this path will get your heart rate up. Trek this route to the intersection with the Red Rocks Trail. 1,199' Down min-width: 930px; Here you will cross the street and enter Matthews/Winters park. From here, you briefly connect to the Red Rocks Trail before the serious climb starts on the Morrison Slide Trail. Dinosaur Ridge is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Morrison, Colorado. His eyes roamed hungrily over your body, taking in every inch of your exposed skin. 12.4 km } I Denver can be an expensive city to live in and visit, but there are also a ton of ways to enjoy the Mile High City and the mountains on a budget. Being a jerk / offensive? adsbygoogle.requestNonPersonalizedAds = 1; min-width: 0; Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 min to complete. left: 0; #layout { width: auto; Its a great place for photos, but be sure to keep aware of the cars. Instead of simply doing the Red Rocks Trail/Morrison Slide loop, you can head all the way to the Village Walk trail in Matthews-Winters. Preview trail When you get to the far side of the mesa you are greeted by a wonderful view of Red Rocks. Read our full trail profile below to get all the information you need on this Colorado hike: trail description, driving directions, Red Rocks Hiking Map, a video panorama of the park and more. We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Morrison. Only a few muddy/icy patches, no spikes needed. This path is highly frequented, so respect others also venturing this awesome path. 362.29 m Up It's relatively short, but the best way to hike it is to combine it with trails in Mathew/Winters and/or Dinosaur Park. Directions: From Denver take I-70 West to the Exit for the Park and Ride. 1.5mi, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Create Recommended Route or 1,886' Up adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []; } Follow this route south, noticing views of the Front Range peaks and foothills in the west. 14.8 km width: 800px; width: 360px; Red Rocks Park is a Denver Mountain Park with a variety of trails located within the park. Clear and dry. Second, you can get a visual of your return trail from the top of the hogback. This summer I've been trying to get out of the city and into the mountains just about every weekend. Bikers of all ability levels can use the trail, which is especially beautiful at sunrise and sunset. This trail has awesome views and is great for running to. Eventually, youll bear left and let the trail take you off the mountain and to County Road 93. To reach the west trailhead, take U.S . Was happy I had spikes. These two branches form yet another loop, and unless you're ready to return to the trailhead, I'll recommend continuing to the Morrison Slide. If its a windy day, very exposed! Red Rocks and Morrison Slide Extended Loop. Well maintained and easy to follow, children and amateur hikers alike should be able to manage this hike. I had pictures and videos saved on Instagram and Tik Tok knowing one day I'd see that crystal blue/turquoise water in person. Red Rocks Trading Post Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Morrison, Colorado. So many trails and beautiful sights! 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