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Mount Morrison

 4.3 (34)
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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Morrison
  5. Red Rocks
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3.6 Miles 5.8 Kilometers


55%

Runnable

1,975' 602 m

Ascent

-1,974' -602 m

Descent

21%

Avg Grade (12°)

76%

Max Grade (37°)

7,860' 2,396 m

High

5,885' 1,794 m

Low

Shared By Mr Singleton

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“This out-and-back route features steep climbing and fast, technical descents.”

— Mr Singleton
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Overview

A strenuous hill climb, this route is great for those seeking a tough workout, and a stellar viewpoint.

Runner Notes

Great view of Pikes Peak, Longs Peak, Mount Evans and Denver from the summit of the mountain.

Description

This is a great out-and-back route that follows the full Mount Morrison trail. It's a fantastic, lung-burning climb, followed by a very technical and fast descent. Seriously, be careful coming down, especially in the first 500 meters of the descent. The terrain at the top is 3rd class at times.

Start at Entrance 4 of Red Rocks on Titans Rd. There is no trailhead marker, just a generic trail sign off to the left 50 meters after turning onto Titans Rd. The trail is easy to follow all the way up, and you won't come upon any other trails.

Once you've enjoyed the views from the top of the trail, return the way the you came.

Contacts

Land Manager: Jefferson County, CO - Open Space Dept.

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Aug 5, 2018
Louis Marroquin
Jun 24, 2018
Anthony Rice
Jun 13, 2018
Kayleen Castelli
3.7mi
Dec 12, 2017
Walter Powers
May 5, 2017
Matthew Coye
Sure was steep! 3.4mi — 1h 30m
Apr 17, 2017
Jason Antin
with 50lb Pack + Avery. Avery's 8th Summit 3.4mi — 1h 35m
Mar 10, 2017
Mr Singleton
New ascent PR 38:56:51 New RT PR 57:41:00 3.5mi
Mar 8, 2017
Mr Singleton
Ascent in 40:11 3.5mi — 1h 03m
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  4.3 from 34 votes

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in Red Rocks

#161

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#1

in Red Rocks

#48

in Colorado

#161

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View from the Summit.
View from the Summit.
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An amazing rock face and southern hills on the Trading Post Loop Side Trail at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater.
An amazing rock face and southern hills on the…
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Beautiful icicles formed on the rocks. Well worth the venture if hiking during the wintertime!
Beautiful icicles formed on the rocks. Well wor…
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Looking south and west from the top
Looking south and west from the top
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Looking SE toward the Hogback. Willow Springs in the upper right.
Looking SE toward the Hogback. Willow Springs i…
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Looking down the rocky and loose descent atop Mount Morrison.
Looking down the rocky and loose descent atop M…
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