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Red Rock Canyon Open Space

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23 mi 37 km of trail — 4 Featured Runs

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Favorite Pasqueflower, fuzzy crocus-like flower, blooming along Palmer Park Trail. Spring is here!

Section 16/Palmer Loop

5.9 mi 9.6 km • Loop • 1,287 ft Ascent 392.19 m Ascent

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Favorite Stairs carved into the rock!

Hogback Ridge Summit via Quarry Pass

4.1 mi 6.6 km • Loop • 518 ft Ascent 157.87 m Ascent

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Favorite Open paths & fall colors

The Red Rocks

3.7 mi 6.0 km • Loop • 522 ft Ascent 159.23 m Ascent

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Favorite View of Helen Hunt Falls from Gold Camp Rd.

Section 16 to Jones Park (and back) Mountain Ramble

17.6 mi 28.4 km • Loop • 4,025 ft Ascent 1226.79 m Ascent

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Trails in Red Rock Canyon Open Space - 14

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0.8 mi 1.3 km #1 Quarry Pass Trail
Manitou Springs, CO
0.8 mi 1.3 km Manitou Springs, CO
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0.5 mi 0.9 km #2 Contemplative Trail
Manitou Springs, CO
0.5 mi 0.9 km Manitou Springs, CO
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5.3 mi 8.6 km #3 Intemann Trail
Manitou Springs, CO
5.3 mi 8.6 km Manitou Springs, CO
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1.1 mi 1.7 km #4 Red Rock Canyon Trail
Manitou Springs, CO
1.1 mi 1.7 km Manitou Springs, CO
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1.7 mi 2.7 km #5 Sand Canyon Trail
Manitou Springs, CO
1.7 mi 2.7 km Manitou Springs, CO
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1.7 mi 2.7 km #6 Red Rock Canyon Overlook Trail
Manitou Springs, CO
1.7 mi 2.7 km Manitou Springs, CO
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0.8 mi 1.3 km #7 White Acres Trail
Colorado Springs, CO
0.8 mi 1.3 km Colorado Springs, CO
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1.3 mi 2.2 km #8 Roundup Trail
Manitou Springs, CO
1.3 mi 2.2 km Manitou Springs, CO
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4.8 mi 7.8 km #9 Palmer Trail
Manitou Springs, CO
4.8 mi 7.8 km Manitou Springs, CO
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1.8 mi 2.8 km #10 Mesa Trail
Manitou Springs, CO
1.8 mi 2.8 km Manitou Springs, CO
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0.8 mi 1.2 km #11 Codell Trail
Manitou Springs, CO
0.8 mi 1.2 km Manitou Springs, CO
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0.2 mi 0.3 km #12 Meadowlark Trail
Manitou Springs, CO
0.2 mi 0.3 km Manitou Springs, CO
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0.9 mi 1.5 km #13 Hogback Valley Trail
Colorado Springs, CO
0.9 mi 1.5 km Colorado Springs, CO
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1.4 mi 2.3 km #14 Red Rock Rim Trail
Manitou Springs, CO
1.4 mi 2.3 km Manitou Springs, CO
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Open paths & fall colors

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Open paths & fall colors
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Colorado Springs, CO
Stairs carved into the rock!

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Stairs carved into the rock!
 3
Manitou Springs, CO
Valley overlook from White Acres Trail.

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Valley overlook from White Acres Trail.
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Colorado Springs, CO
An awesome canyon view from the Rock Rock Canyon Open Space Roundup Trail

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An awesome canyon view from the Rock Rock Canyo…
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Manitou Springs, CO
Looking back at the Rocky Mountain foothills from the end of the Mesa Trail

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Looking back at the Rocky Mountain foothills fr…
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Manitou Springs, CO
Looking toward the Rocky Mountain foothills from the Mesa Trail

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Looking toward the Rocky Mountain foothills fro…
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Manitou Springs, CO
Peeking over at Garden of the Gods from Palmer Trail

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Peeking over at Garden of the Gods from Palmer…
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Manitou Springs, CO
On Quarry Pass Trail in Red Rocks Park

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On Quarry Pass Trail in Red Rocks Park
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Manitou Springs, CO

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