Trip Planner:   Colorado Springs  /  Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Red Rock Canyon Open Space, Colorado Springs

4.8

#1 of 6 in Nature in Colorado Springs

Geologic Formation Park

• ©
• ©
• ©

Red Rock Canyon Open Space provides striking scenery for hiking, jogging, climbing, and mountain biking. Set inside the city, the park's towering red rocks were formed from sandstone into a series of canyons. Trails provide ample paths for hiking and exploring, usually starting among shady bluffs and working up toward views of the park and town. If you enjoy rock climbing, try your hand at any of more than 80 established climbs mapped out through the canyon and park. Climbers must register with the Garden of the Gods visitor center. If you like, bring a meal to eat in the wheelchair-accessible picnic grounds. Use our Colorado Springs trip planner to arrange your visit to Red Rock Canyon Open Space and other attractions in Colorado Springs.

more less

Create an itinerary including Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Start planning

Unable to display map at this time. Please try again later.

© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Red Rock Canyon Open Space Reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

1,086 reviews

Google

4.8

facebook

2,400 likes

• By Elizabeth W

  The hike to the Rock Quarry was an easy pace with a nice view. Not a whole lot to see, the lake had a scum film on top and the hike was short and sweet. I'm glad I did it but not worth visiting again.  more »

• By Ceilings

  This is a less visited park, compared to Garden of the Gods, however is equally as stunning.Many good hikes, you can make it as hard or as easy as you want. Highly recommend you climb up in to the qua...  more »

View more on TripAdvisor »

Google

• By Ted Wilson

  Our hike here was a wonderful way to spend a few hours. The trails vary from easy to moderately challenging, depending upon your comfort level with more rustic trails. We enjoyed the slightly rugged Contemplative Trail, since it felt more like you are in the wilderness. But the Mesa Trail was a nice, easy way to head back to the parking lot. The trails were pretty well marked, but I was glad I had a map with me as a first time visitor. The views of the valley and Pikes Peak were excellent.

  more less
• By Z Wil

  A beautiful and peaceful place to hike with the dog, family, or by yourself. From the road it doesn't look like anything extravagant, but it's well worth the visit and has amazing views back along the trails. I went on a weekday, so it wasn't very congested. Please pick up after your pets and enjoy this awesome park

  more less

View more on Google »

Plan your trip to Colorado Springs

• Get a personalized plan

  A complete day-by-day itinerary
  based on your preferences

• Customize it

  Refine your plan. We'll find the
  best routes and schedules

• Book it

  Choose from the best hotels
  and activities. Up to 50% off

• Manage it

  Everything in one place.
  Everyone on the same page.