Right at the entrance to Red Rock Canyon are two beautiful ponds bookended by towering red sandstone cliffs. This picturesque place is a great place to pause and snap a few photos at either the beginning or at the end (or both!) of your hike.

Alex

February 22, 2024

Mountain biking

With the peaceful ponds in the foreground and snowy peaks in the back, the ponds are a lovely spot to take a break along your ride.

Franz Josef Klingen

about 20 hours ago

Hiking

Here you can find peace and relaxation in a beautiful landscape that always reminds me of the ochre cliffs of Roussillon in France.

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Location: Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States

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