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Red Rock Canyon - Colorado Springs

(Photos of Red Rocks, Snow and Hike Inside Sand Canyon With Steve and Annika - January 9, 2008)

Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon Red Rock Canyon 		The Red Rock Open Space area is located on the far west side of Colorado Springs, with the entrance located just south of the junction of Highway 24 and 34th Street. Its red rock formations have a very similar appearance as Garden of the Gods to the north. Some have described it "Garden of the Gods without the cars."

Adjacent are three photos of some red rocks.

Annika Special thanks to Annika for going on this hike with me!
Snowy Creek Bed We ventured along the western side of the area (closest to the Crystal Hills homes in Manitou Springs), and walked on the snowy and icy creek bed inside Sand Canyon.
Sand Canyon This is not an official trail, mind you. We continued up the creek bed and things narrowed with tall orange rock faces beside the creek.
Annika Icy Creek Things got really icy!

LEFT: Annika slowly and carefully walks up the iced creek.
RIGHT: I did a little dance with my feet and ankles on the ice. ;)
Red Rock Canyon Another picture of Annika with snowy red rocks.

Here are some other hikes in the Colorado Springs area:

  • Williams & Waldo Canyon
  • Manitou Incline
  • Mt. Cutler
  • Barr Trail to Pikes Peak
  • Red Rock Canyon (Old Photos from 2003)
  • All CS Area Hikes
    • Garden of the Gods A view of Garden of the Gods from the Red Rock Canyon area.
    Snowman We walked way up into Sand Canyon, then scrambled up to the official Sand Canyon Trail. On the way back to the parking area, I made a snowman and felt inspired to imitiate it like Bernie did at the highest point in New Jersey! :p)
    Red Rock Canyon Here's a map of the terrain on the west side of the park. We ventured in by staying to the right of the Sand Canyon Trail. There are obviously many other trails to explore in the park.

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