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Red Rocks/Dakota Ridge Mountain Biking Trail

Basics
Location:
West of Denver, just off I-70 Exit 259
Length:
11.1 miles
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Aerobic Difficulty:
Moderate
Time To Allow:
1 to 2 hours
Elevation Change:
750 feet
Season:
Year round

Description

Starting out at Denver's famous Red Rocks Amphitheater, this route meanders among the massive sandstone buttes that give the area its name, then climbs up onto the Dakota Ridge for panoramic views of the whole Denver area. Several loop options exist for a shorter or easier trip, since the Dakota Ridge leg is steep and sandy. Riders seeking solitude should note that, due to its proximity to Denver, this trail gets a lot of traffic.

Details

Location:
West of Denver, just off I-70 Exit 259
Length:
11.1 miles
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Aerobic Difficulty:
Moderate
Time To Allow:
1 to 2 hours
Elevation Change:
750
Season:
Year round

Map + Directions

Basic Directions
From I-70 west of Denver, take the Morrison exit, #259. At the stoplight, turn left and continue to the Red Rocks parking lot.

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