Red Rocks Trail

"This is one of the places that I return to again when I'm looking for a quick hike and/or relaxing scenery gazing. If I'm in the mood for a workout, I add on the Anemone Hill Loop Trail, which begins about halfway from the upper Red Rocks loop and is well marked. The Red Rocks Loop Trail is an easy hike that takes you back and forth across a ridge dotted by cool rock formations, Right in the center, you have the opportunity to get a closeup loop at the towering red rocks formation that loops over downtown Boulder. Look for folks climbing, scrambling, and bouldering on the rocks. I love this hike because it's central, giving you a unique view of the flatirons and University of Colorado campus to the south, Pearl Street to the east, and North Boulder to the North, in addition to the eastern plains and downtown Denver in the distance. It's the perfect place to feel all the Boulder vibes. Difficulty Rating: Easy Popularity Rating: High Shadiness Factor: None If you're hiking in the summer heat, go for early morning or evening. -Trailhead: Centennial Trailhead (You can also start this hike from the Settler's Park Trailhead and do the loop in reverse) -Stats: 1.2 mi RT, 377 ft elevation gain -Getting there: Easy peasy! -Parking: FREE designated parking at either trailhead -Restrooms at the trailhead: Pit latrines -Puppers: Friendly to all! But because this is a popular trail, be sure you know your pup's reactivity level, and give lots of space to other hikers. Additionally, paw wax is encouraged during summer hikes. -Best time to visit: Any time of year! 📍Boulder, Co, is located on the ancestral homelands of the Tséstho’e (Cheyenne), Hinono’eino’ Biito’owu’ (Arapaho), & Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) peoples"