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Red Rocks Trail loop — Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks

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Red Rocks Trail loop — Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks

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Red Rocks Trail loop — Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks

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1.92km

70m

Hiking

Trail through Boulder's iconic red sandstone fins with climbers and sweeping city views.

You'll start on the main Red Rocks Trail at the Centennial Trailhead, climb to a ridge, and …

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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Centennial Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

With access to both the Mount Sanitas and Red Rocks recreation areas, the Centennial Trailhead is one of the more popular free parking areas in the Boulder Open Space and …

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Red Rocks Trail Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

There are a lot of different views on the Red Rocks trails. The red sandstone rock formations in the area are what give this system the name Red Rocks Trail.

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1.92 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.87 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.75 km

125 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,720 m)

Lowest point (1,670 m)

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Saturday 13 December

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Red Rocks Trail loop — Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks

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Red Rocks Trail Rock Formations

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