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Red Rock Canyon Overlook Trail

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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Colorado Springs
  5. Red Rock Canyon Open Space
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“A singletrack above Red Rocks with great views of the park and city. ”

Jeff Cooper
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1.7

Miles

2.7

KM

Point to Point

6,846' 2,087 m

High

6,603' 2,013 m

Low

205' 62 m

Up

282' 86 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

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Description

A great hike through the upper section of Red Rocks. The trail is mainly dirt with a few slick rock sections. Keep an eye out for mountain bikers it can be hard to see around corners.

Along this trail, you'll enjoy beautiful views of Red Rocks that you don't normally get to see on the main trails. It is very Zion National Park-looking.

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Land Manager: City of Colorado Springs, CO- Parks, Trails & Open Space

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Jeff Cooper
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  4.5 from 2 votes

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in Red Rock Canyon Open Space

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Peeking over at Garden of the Gods from Palmer Trail
Apr 21, 2019 near Manitou…, CO
Great view to the north of Garden of the Gods from the Palmer Trail
Apr 9, 2015 near Manitou…, CO
Ending Ribbon of 719 Special/Garbage Chutes.
Mar 25, 2019 near Manitou…, CO

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