Basics
- Location:
- West of Denver, just off I-70 Exit 259
- Length:
- 11.1 miles
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Aerobic Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Time To Allow:
- 1 to 2 hours
- Elevation Change:
- 750 feet
- Season:
- Year round
Description
Starting out at Denver's famous Red Rocks Amphitheater, this route meanders among the massive sandstone buttes that give the area its name, then climbs up onto the Dakota Ridge for panoramic views of the whole Denver area. Several loop options exist for a shorter or easier trip, since the Dakota Ridge leg is steep and sandy. Riders seeking solitude should note that, due to its proximity to Denver, this trail gets a lot of traffic.
Details
Location:
West of Denver, just off I-70 Exit 259
Length:
11.1 miles
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Aerobic Difficulty:
Moderate
Time To Allow:
1 to 2 hours
Elevation Change:
750
Season:
Year round
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From I-70 west of Denver, take the Morrison exit, #259. At the stoplight, turn left and continue to the Red Rocks parking lot.
