Red Rocks Trail – near the Amphitheater

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Red Rocks Trail – runs north-south of the amphitheater. This is part of the Matthews/Winters Open Space area. Located between I-70 on north to Red Rocks Amphitheater on the south.
A couple of rocky sections are hike-n-bike. Overall a great trail with great views out towards the plains and the Dakota Ridge hogback is below for most of the ride. The North end trail head is busy as it is right off the I-70 exit. Hikers and pedestrians seems to stay around the first mile, then it thins to only those going the whole trail.

Just 10 feet to the left, is a 100ft cliff drop-off.
Typical trail conditions. Several areas are very rocky making them black diamond rated. But easy to hike. Dakota Ridge hogback in distance.
Trails runs up against some interesting rock formations.
Red Rocks Amphitheater ahead. This is from an overlook just south along the Red Rocks Trail.
The approach to the upper parking lot at the top of the Amphitheater. There is a lot of vertical walking for concert attendees from parking to the theater.
Lots of visitors come by throughout the day. It’s open to the public and exercise nuts and out of towners are here to check out the facility.
Inside the Amphitheater.
A seat up here gives a great night time view of entire front range off in the distance.
Looking south east. Eastern plains in distance.
Taken near the amphitheater, looking north showing the trail terrain on the left.
Entrance to the top of the Amphitheater. The beer garden and concessions area.
Riding the Thunderbolt today. Lots of vertical on the trail.
Looking south from the start of the trail head near I-70
Later Summer flowing is seen everywhere with yellows and reds.

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