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Red Rocks Spur Trail

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StartEnd20 mN
Schematic preview drawn from the trail geometry. No basemap yet; do not use for navigation. Start = circle, end = square.
Length523 ftcomputed
Route typeUnknownunknown
SurfaceGroundfrom source
DifficultyUnknownunknown
Est. time5 mincomputed
Elevation gain73 ftcomputed

Trail features

Effort: easyUnpaved

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Plan your visit

No bikesNo horses

Access details come from OpenStreetMap tags and can be missing or out of date. Fees, permits and seasonal closures are not included here yet.

Parking, fees and permits

We don't have verified parking, fee or permit details for this trail, so they are unknown here. These rules change and are set by the land manager. Check the official pages:

Details

Length523 ftcomputed
Route typeUnknownunknown
SurfaceGroundfrom source
DifficultyUnknownunknown
Elevation gain73 ftcomputed
Elevation loss0 ftcomputed
Highest point5,760 ftcomputed
Lowest point5,680 ftcomputed
Estimated durationabout 5 min one way (estimate, Naismith's rule)computed
Official verificationNot verified by an official sourceunknown

Elevation

5,680 ft5,720 ft5,760 ft0522 ft
Elevation along the trail from start (left) to end (right) as drawn. Values are computed from USGS 3DEP 1/3 arc-second DEM (public domain), sampled about every 10 m and smoothed. Walking the other way reverses the climbs and descents.

Length is measured from the route geometry in the source data, so it can differ from signed or official distances.

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Trailhead and facilities

  • ParkingNo fee mapped
    Centennial Trailhead OSM ↗
  • Toilets
    Unnamed OSM ↗

Parking and toilets shown are within about 0.25 mi of the trail start.

Points come from OpenStreetMap contributors and can be missing, moved or out of date. How we label data.

Weather at the trailhead

Sat73° / 49°Sunny0% precip
Sun71° / 48°Mostly Sunny0% precip
Mon66° / 47°Mostly Sunny4% precip
Tue69° / 49°Mostly Sunny4% precip
Wed72° / 54°Sunny1% precip
Thu73° / 54°Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers18% precip
Fri71° / 47°Chance Rain Showers41% precip

Today: sunrise 7:13 AM, sunset 6:18 PM (computed from the trailhead location).

Forecast for the trailhead area from the U.S. National Weather Service, updated Oct 17, 12:46 AM. Mountain weather changes fast and can differ a lot by elevation: check the official forecast for your route before you go.

Recent conditions

Reports come from Arête members, not from land managers. They show when something was seen, not whether it is still true. Check official sources before you go.

No condition reports in the last 30 days. Conditions are unknown, not necessarily good.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Red Rocks Spur Trail?

Red Rocks Spur Trail in Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks is 523 ft long, measured from its route geometry in OpenStreetMap data. Signed or official distances can differ.

How much elevation does Red Rocks Spur Trail gain?

Walking from the start to the end as drawn, it climbs about 73 ft and descends about 0 ft, between 5,680 ft and 5,760 ft. These are computed from the USGS 3DEP elevation model and can differ from other apps; the other direction swaps climbing and descending.

How hard is Red Rocks Spur Trail?

Difficulty is unknown: no source we use rates this trail, and we don't guess. Use the length and elevation gain to judge it for yourself.

How long does Red Rocks Spur Trail take?

About 5 min one way for a fit hiker, by Naismith's rule from the length and climb. It is an estimate: allow more for rest, photos, heat, altitude and weather.

Where does Red Rocks Spur Trail start?

The route starts near 40.0177, -105.2977 (Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks, Boulder, Boulder County). Use the Directions button to open it in your maps app.

Are dogs allowed on Red Rocks Spur Trail?

Not tagged in OpenStreetMap, so it is unknown. Check posted signs and the land manager's website.

Is there water, parking or a toilet at Red Rocks Spur Trail?

Mapped in OpenStreetMap near this trail: 0 water points, 1 parking area, 1 toilet. Mapped water is not tested or guaranteed: carry your own. Fees and permits are not included here; check the official page.

Source

© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Overpass API extract: Boulder County, CO (hiking relations + named paths). Licence: ODbL 1.0. Data version osm-2026-10-16, imported 10/16/2026. View the source record

Trail data can be wrong or out of date, and Arête is not an emergency service. Check official sources, weather and closures before you go.

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