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Red Rock Canyon

south of U.S. 24 near 31st St., base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs, CO
719/385-5940
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Type: Geologic Formations, Parks
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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

It is a beautiful red rock canyon with many trails, a little sister to Garden of the Gods. There are many trails of all skill levels. Perfect for young families , rock climbers, casual hikers or more serious hikers. The green trees growing out of the red rock were beautiful. I enjoyed a lovely late afternoon hike there. There are... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 via mobile

Similar to GOG, but seems more like biking trails. Natural paths versus paved trails. Great place to exercise and photograph. A little more wide open and thus less crowded. Worth the visit.

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See 3 more reviews by HiggySt_Louis for Colorado Springs
Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

If you like or love to walk or hike, this is a beautiful place to experience nature. It is accessable to almost every level of nature seeker. The hidden gem offers so much Colorado magic that you don't want to miss. Try the early mornings and you'll likely encounter the local deer.

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Frederick, Maryland, USA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

We found this on our way back to our hotel after hiking for 3 hours at garden of the gods and wandering manitou springs. As we started hiking, it began to rain. The rock formations are beautiful, and there are miles of trails. Parking lot was crowded, but we only saw a handful of people.

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Victoria, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

What a gem! It was easy to get to ... actually very close to our campground at Garden of the Gods. Beautiful, well-maintained trails. You can get a map on-line but there's a lot of signs on the trails so you won't get lost. Three levels of trails ... but we found that they all were accessable if you are... More

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See 6 more reviews by Linda H for Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

This is a good place to hike if you want to get away from the crowds at Garden of the Gods but still have similar scenery. Lots of pines and, well, red rock. Very beautiful, and once you're over the ridge, you no longer hear road noise from US 24. Very enjoyable hike, wish they had permanent bathrooms (my only... More

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Bug Tussle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

It had snowed and the red rocks outlined against the snow were breathtaking. There were some deer or elk walking around, so we got some good nature photos. I would take a group here for a nice afternoon in the summer or for a great experience in winter.

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See 4 more reviews by HappyCamper409 for Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

lots of trails to walk. most are easy and several loops only take about an hour. Dog friendly but they must be on a leash and you must pick up after them. There is a dog park where the leash rule does not apply. You could return many times without doing the same trail twice.

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See 3 more reviews by L P for Colorado Springs
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

Always enjoy hiking in Red Rock Canyon. This hike was on the East side, from 31st Street. Many people hike there with dogs off leash, but there did not seem to be any problems.

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Ashburn, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013

This is another one of my favorite destinations and I've been here several times. There are a few paths to follow and none are too demanding. Take the rattlesnake signs seriously and stay on the paths. I also wouldn't allow children to wander off. You should also take water in the summer. The trails aren't that long, but Colorado does... More

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