Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Open space Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

What to expect

Red Rock Canyon Open Space is a scenic area with canyons and ridges sculpted by erosion, offering great views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range. The open space has various trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as off-leash dog areas and a free-ride bike park. Rock climbing is also available with a permit. The area is home to a wide variety of plant and animal communities and has a rich history, with evidence of human use dating back to 7000 B.C. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery, recreational activities, and educational opportunities, while also respecting the environment and wildlife by following the Leave No Trace Seven Principles

Plan your family visit to the Red Rock Canyon Open Space with these blog insights 👇

3 Awesome Hikes with Kids in Red Rock Canyon Colorado Springs

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked in this beautiful open space with many trails, including the Mesa to Roundup to Red Rock Canyon Trail, and enjoyed scenic views, red rock formations, and a reservoir

Highlights: The kids loved the stairs carved into a large red rock formation and the scenic views, while I enjoyed the variety of trails and the opportunity to see rock climbers practicing ✨

10 Best Free things to do in Colorado Springs

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked through Red Rock Canyon Open Space and climbed up the stairs built into the rock, finding fun places to explore

Highlights: Our favorite part was climbing up the stairs built into the rock and finding fun places to explore ✨

14 Best Things to do in Colorado Springs with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked in Red Rock Canyon Open Space, where we enjoyed great views of the red rock landscape

Highlights: We enjoyed the red rock landscape, greenery, and a lake to loop around ✨

13 Things We Love to Do with Visitors in Colorado Springs

This family's experience:

Activities: We packed a picnic and headed to Red Rock Canyon Open Space for picnicking, technical climbing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding

Highlights: Our kids and dogs had fun running wild ✨