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Red Rocks Trail

 35 votes
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Morrison
  5. Matthews/Winters Park
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Length

4.2 Miles 6.8 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

740' 225 m

Ascent

-635' -193 m

Descent

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

6,528' 1,990 m

High

5,999' 1,829 m

Low

Conditions

All Clear 17 hours ago
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“The Red Rocks Trail travels along the base of giant sandstone monoliths.”

— Leslie Kehmeier
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Overview

Features: eMTB allowed

Description

The Red Rocks Trail connects Red Rocks Park with Matthews Winters Open Space Park. Rideers will find some punchy climbs and run descents along the rolling terrain.

Contacts

Local Club: Colorado Mountain Bike Association

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

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Apr 15, 2018
Nathan Frakes
4.2mi
Apr 3, 2018
Jackson Drake
Apr 2, 2018
Bryce Maddy
4.2mi
Mar 21, 2018
Adam Miller
Mar 10, 2018
Jake De
Jan 10, 2018
Brian Bordeaux
Dec 29, 2017
percious
Dec 10, 2017
Steve .
No snow 7mi — 1h 15m

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Trail Ratings

  3.4 from 35 votes

#2

in Matthews/Winters Park

#324

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#2

in Matthews/Winters Park

#91

in Colorado

#324

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Smooth sweeping turns on the north end of the creek on the Red Rocks Trail.
Smooth sweeping turns on the north end of the c…
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Enjoying the tight corners on Red Rocks Trail on the descent back towards the Mathew Winters parking lot.
Enjoying the tight corners on Red Rocks Trail o…
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Big red rock slab to ride on the Red Rocks Trail. This is an optional feature that doesn't have to be ridden
Big red rock slab to ride on the Red Rocks Trai…
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The last big slab of red rock before reaching the top of Red Rocks trail (heading north).
The last big slab of red rock before reaching t…
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Secret line on red rocks trail
Secret line on red rocks trail
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The last rocky section on Dakota Ridge before you hit the lower parking lot
The last rocky section on Dakota Ridge before y…
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Red Rocks Trail can get very busy on the weekends. But if you can catch it during the week, there's lots of flow and gorgeous scenery to be had.
Red Rocks Trail can get very busy on the weeken…
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Rocking red rocks.
Rocking red rocks.
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