Field guide
Running and hiking the Red Rocks Park trails
Find official information for hiking and running at Red Rocks Park near Denver. Learn about trail lengths, elevation, rules for dogs, and access hours.
Red Rocks Park is a Denver Mountain Park located at 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, Colorado. The park offers trails for running and hiking at an elevation of approximately 6,280 feet.
This guide provides official information on the park's main trails, operating hours, and rules for visitors. Access to the park and its trails is free, and parking is also free.
Official facts at a glance
- Type of park
- Denver Mountain Park
- Address
- 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465
- Trading Post Trail length
- 1.4 miles
- Red Rocks Trail loop length
- 6-mile loop (with Matthews / Winters Park)
- Mt. Vernon Creek Trail length
- 1 mile
- Trail elevation
- approximately 6,280 feet above sea level
- Funicular Trail difficulty
- short, steep
- Park and trails hours
- Open one hour before sunrise and close one hour after sunset
- Entry fees
- Free
- Parking fees
- Free
- Dog rules
- Must be on a leash at all times; clean up after pets required.
- Red Rocks Trail use
- Multi-use for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking
- Trails permitting bicycles
- Red Rocks Trail and connecting trail to Matthews / Winters Park (including Class 1 E-Bikes)
- Pedestrian-only trails
- Geologic Overlook Trail, Trading Post Trail, Funicular Trail, Mt. Vernon Creek Trail
Sources: Recreation (redrocksonline.com), Getting Here (redrocksonline.com). Official pages, checked Oct 21, 2026.
Pedestrian-only trails
Red Rocks Park has several trails designated for pedestrian use only. These include the Geologic Overlook Trail, Funicular Trail, and Mt. Vernon Creek Trail.
The Trading Post Trail is a 1.4-mile loop for pedestrians. The Mt. Vernon Creek Trail is 1 mile long. The Funicular Trail is described as short and steep.
Multi-use trails
The Red Rocks Trail is a multi-use trail open to hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers. Users should be aware they will be sharing the path with others.
This trail connects with Matthews / Winters Park to form a 6-mile loop. Bicycles, including Class 1 E-Bikes, are permitted on the Red Rocks Trail and its connecting trail.
Park hours and rules
The park and its trails are open daily. The hours are from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset. Visitors planning early morning or evening activities should check sunrise and sunset times.
Dogs are permitted in the park but must be on a leash at all times. Owners are required to clean up after their pets.
Before you go
- Check local sunrise and sunset times to confirm park hours.
- Entry and parking are free.
- Be prepared for an elevation of approximately 6,280 feet.
- Some trails are multi-use and shared with mountain bikes and horses.
- Dogs are allowed but must always be on a leash.
- Remember to clean up after your pet.
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