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Red Rock Canyon Open Space

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Red Rock Canyon Open Space

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Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Name: Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Rating: 2

Recommended by 28 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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

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1. Greenlee & Mesa Trail loop — Red Rock Canyon Open Space

5.91km

01:42

150m

Wind through towering red sandstone formations and historic quarry cuts with Garden of the Gods views minus the crowds.

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2. Sand Canyon and Mesa Trail loop — Red Rock Canyon Open Space

4.87km

01:23

110m

Winding trail through red sandstone hogbacks offering Pikes Peak views without Garden of the Gods crowds.

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3. Sand Canyon and Mesa Trails to the Red Rock Canyon Trail loop — Red Rock Canyon Open Space

7.61km

02:11

180m

Red rock canyon walk through Garden of the Gods' quieter twin with towering sandstone formations.

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Vincent Reboul

May 5, 2022

These rock formations are a direct geological extension of the site of the Garden of the Gods located a little further north. They are certainly less frequented, because less known but just as beautiful.

UliB

July 5, 2019

Just climb a bit to enjoy the view even better

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Elevation 1,870 m

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

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Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Red Rock Canyon Open Space

1. Greenlee & Mesa Trail loop — Red Rock Canyon Open Space

2. Sand Canyon and Mesa Trail loop — Red Rock Canyon Open Space

3. Sand Canyon and Mesa Trails to the Red Rock Canyon Trail loop — Red Rock Canyon Open Space

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