Hiking – Red Rock Canyon Open Space

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Hiking – Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Watch the sunrise from the top of this great open space on the city's west side. After we'll descent to either the quarry and/or a sandstone ridge with fossils. Leashed dogs okay. Optional meet up for food or java after.

  • Sun, Aug 2, 2026
  • Pikes Peak
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 6.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 600 ft
  • Pace: 2 mph

Bring a headlamp.

Meet at the far western parking lot (an immediate right off the roundabout on Ridge Rd. as you enter) by 5:20 a.m. for a 5:30 start.

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Route/Place

Red Rock Canyon Open Space


Required Equipment

Required Equipment

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