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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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4.5 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations, Parks
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Bethesda, OH
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

The primo concert venue! The park is beautiful and I recommend seeing it. More

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Gastonia, North Carolina
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

We like to pack a picnic when we go to Red Rocks. Haven't seen a concert there yet, but a neat place just to visit. More

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Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Red Rock Canyon open space was close to our hotel, so we went over for an early evening hike. I enjoyed it more than Garden of the Gods! It was less crowded, there are lots of options for trails, the formations and the scenery is gorgeous, and there is plenty of parking. We saw lots of wildlife while here. Also,... More

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Monument, Colorado
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Nice, intown, cool place to go hike around. Just remember, you are in the desert, and there can be some desert type animals and reptiles! Watch your step! More

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Aberdeen, Maryland
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

Went for a hike after work and this was perfect for the first one of the trip. Not as strenuous as Garden of the Gods, but still lots of fun. Wish I had my bike so I could have ridden some of the trails. More

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Colorado Springs, CO
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

This park is the southern extension of Garden of the Gods. It's a newer park, so the amenities are just coming on line. But the hikes are lovely. More

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Colorado Springs, CO
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012
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Red Rocks Canyon is just across the highway from the Garden of the Gods, but here you are allowed to climb on the rocks a little more. Suitable for all levels of fitness, there is a trail for you. It does get a little hot in the summer, so plan to hike early on those days. More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Best place in Colorado Springs. Beautiful is an understatement. Check it out soon. More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

This former quarry so close to civilization takes you into a peaceful meditative place with fields, easy trails, gorgeous rock formations, a small pond and a small stone building. More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

We love this place! My kids like to take their bikes and play around in the little bike park which has ramps, jumps, etc. (It scares me to death to watch them!) Then we put the bikes up and take off on a hike. There are tons of choices and wow the view of Pike's Peak is great from there!... More

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