A short spur trail on . Conveniently located near Denver's city center, this path is a wonderful weekend escape from the hustle and bustle. My first time here and I was floored. 16095 Double Eagle Dr #C, Morrison, CO 80465 is a 3 bed, 4 bath, 1,790 sqft multifamily now for sale at $725,000. If its a windy day, very exposed! At the fork with Morrison Slide trail, stay right and get ready for steep, technical trail. The hiking trail starts at the parking lot located across from the Dinosaur Ridge Discovery center (which you should totally go check out!). --> This path will expose views of the towering sandstone cliffs on your left, and sights of the Denver cityscape in the east. Finished the loop under 2 hours. If you want more mileage, you can add in Dakota Ridge Trail for a great 6-mile loop. The Red Rocks Trail at Red Rocks park gives you a chance to wander through the meadows just east of the imposing red monoliths that this Denver Mountain Park is named after. 16.9 km To reach the west trailhead, take U.S . From the parking area follow the Village Walk trail to the Red Rocks trail. This summer I've been trying to get out of the city and into the mountains just about every weekend. The red rocks are beautiful. Great condition, little bit of ice/mud in spots. Happy Trails; Colorado State Parks; Skiing and Snowboarding; Arts & Entertainment.