Highlight • Historical Site
Red Rock Canyon Quarry Site
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Gattinara
July 22, 2022
Hiking
Everyone knows the Garden of the Gods, but Red Rock Canyon offers a similar expanse of rugged rock formations for climbing and hiking near Colorado Springs.
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•Jamie S.
July 2, 2023
Hiking
Although there is evidence of the historic quarry scattered around Red Rock Canyon Open Space, this is perhaps one of the most prominent and interesting remnants. By this spot you get fantastic views down the canyon and over the huge shelves of rock carved into the cliff sides to remove sandstone blocks. You can scramble along the shelves, but please use caution! Many of the blocks quarried here are featured in some of the oldest buildings in the city and on Colorado College's campus.
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Best routes near Red Rock Canyon Quarry Site
4.4
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55
hikers
6.36km
01:47
130m
130m
Hike the easy 4.0-mile Mesa and Greenlee Trail Loop in Red Rock Canyon Open Space, featuring red rock formations and Front Range views.
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5.0
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46
hikers
2.88km
00:48
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Hike the easy 1.8-mile Mesa and Greenlee Trail Loop in Red Rock Canyon Open Space, featuring red rock formations and quarry views.
Easy
5.0
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17
hikers
9.75km
02:47
230m
230m
Hike the moderate 6.1-mile Red Rock Rim and Greenlee Loop to explore dramatic red sandstone formations and enjoy views of Pikes Peak.
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Elevation 1,920 m
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