Park Rangers patrol the park to assist visitors, provide information and enforce park rules. Take Plains View Road to the Geologic Marker & Picnic Shelter for a short hike leading to beautiful views.

The Geologic Overlook Trail is a short, moderate trail located in the Northwest corner of the park.

Nice views of the amphitheatre can be had along the trail as it travels through the meadows above the creek. Vernon Creek Trail is 1 mile in length, following the creek for a short distance before making a turn towards the Lower South Parking Lot where it connects to the Trading Post Trail. The trail follows the route of an incline railway, or ‘funicular,’ that carried tourists to the top of Mt.

The Funicular Trail is a short, steep trail that connects the Upper North Lot with a small parking area along Trading Post Road.

The trail connecting to Red Rocks Trail and Red Rocks Trail to Matthews / Winters Park are the only trails in the park that bicycles are permitted on, including Class 1 E-Bikes. The Red Rocks Trail continues to Matthews / Winters Park, creating a dramatic 6-mile loop. The trail splits with one segment going north to connect to Jefferson County’s Matthews / Winters Park and the other segment goes east to connect to the Dakota Ridge Trail. There is a connecting trail from the Lower North Parking Lot to Red Rocks Trail. The Red Rocks Trail runs through the east side of the park and is a multi-use trail for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking.Some of the terrain is rough, so hiking boots/shoes are recommended. The Trading Post Trail is 1.4 miles in length, making its way through spectacular rock formations, valleys and a natural meadow.Hikers should be prepared for adverse weather conditions as the weather can change very quickly. The majority of all trails are less than 3 feet wide. If children are joining the hike, please provide supervision as some areas of the trail include drop-offs, steep grades and road crossings.

Trails are located approximately 6,280 feet above sea level, so guests with health conditions may wish to consult a doctor before attempting the hike. Vernon Creek Trail are restricted to pedestrians only. The Geologic Overlook Trail, Trading Post Trail, Funicular Trail and Mt. Red Rocks Park is a Denver Mountain Park with a variety of trails located within the park.

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