Red Hollow to Thors Hideout

Dogs Leashed

This 1.8-mile loop takes you through a beautiful red canyon, ending in a scenic viewpoint of the surrounding areas. Along the way, you'll encounter an interesting sandstone cliff face situated to your left as you hike uphill, with a distinct fault running along the trail in the backdrop. Additionally, you'll come across a large throne made of rocks and wood branches.

Mountain bikers ride up and down this trail be aware that it is a multi use trail.

Start by parking at the Red Hollow Parking lot and hike north on an obvious wide trail. Follow the path as it climbs up the canyon paralleling a large sandstone slab on your left. This is known to local climbers as the Bowling Alley and you may even see climbers attempting to climb this feature with ropes and protective gear. Eventually this trail leads you to an intersection where you'll take a right onto the last section of Thor's Hideout trail. This intersection is marked by a wooden fence and has clear signage pointing to the Thor's Hideout trail.

As you hike the last short distance Look out for a rock and wooden throne marked with the word 'Thor' written on the large sandstone slab on its back. Expect a variety of wildflowers in the spring months and not much shade, as it is a pretty exposed trail. Once here, retrace your steps back to the car.

Alternatively, you can also hike this trail from the Thunderbird Trailhead. Both options are great, but the trail from Red Hollow feels a bit more direct and there are less side paths to become misplaced on.

In spring wildflowers such as Indian paint brush, Globe mellow, and others will bloom along the trailside. Rabbits, snakes, and lizards exist along the trail. Keep your eye out for rattle snakes as I know a few have been spotted along the trailside.