Red Rock Canyon Hike — Scaled & RX Options

Sunday Afternoon - 1-4pm

Red Rock Canyon Hike — Scaled & RX Options

LOCATION
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Meet at: Mesa Greenlee Red Rock Canyon Path Loop Trailhead

ARRIVAL TIME
1:00 PM

STEP-OFF TIME
1:15 PM — please arrive on time so both groups can start together.

HIKE LEADERS
Jake Boyle — TF Carlisle (Point of Contact)
Meredith Zamarippa — TFCOS

CONTACT
Jake Boyle: 248-904-8308

CHOOSE YOUR HIKE

Both groups will begin together on Mesa Trail before splitting into two routes:

SCALED — Approx. 90 Minutes
A shorter, more relaxed option following Mesa Trail to Greenlee before looping back around to Mesa Trail. A great choice if you want to get outside, enjoy the scenery, and spend some time on the trail without committing to the full three-hour route.

RX — Approx. 180 Minutes
Ready for a bigger adventure? The RX group will branch north via Quarry Pass and connect to Sand Canyon, Intemann, Lion, and Red Rock Rim Trail for a longer and more challenging Colorado hike.

WHAT TO EXPECT
Beautiful red-rock scenery, classic Colorado trails, elevation changes, and plenty of opportunity to move and connect with others. Choose the route that best fits the adventure you’re looking for!

WHAT TO WEAR
Comfortable, weather-appropriate athletic clothing and good hiking or trail shoes. Colorado weather can change quickly, so layers are recommended.

WHAT TO BRING
Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, sunglasses or a hat, and a small backpack if desired. RX hikers should be especially prepared with enough water for approximately three hours on the trail.

WHEN YOU FINISH
There will be no formal gathering at the end of the hike. Once your group finishes its route, you’re free to head out and enjoy the rest of your afternoon.

Route Options

BLD Hike - 3.14 Miles

Approx. 1.5-2 Hours

ADV Hike - 6.65 Miles

Approx. 3-3.5 Hours

Foundations/BUILD Route

  1. Start on “Mesa Trail”

  2. Turn left on “RoundUp Trail”

  3. At the 4 way intersection turn left on “Greenlee Trail”

  4. Follow this all the way back to “Mesa Trail” then turn right. 

ADVANCED Route

  1. Start on Mesa Trail

  2. Veer right onto “Quarry pass Trail”

  3. Continues straight onto “sand canyon trail”

  4. Veer left on “new sand canyon trail”

  5. At the T turn left on “intemann trail”

  6. At the T turn right to stay on “intemann trail”

  7. Veer left on “Santacos /overlook”

  8. Veer left on “Garbage chute”

  9. Continue straight onto “meadows trail”

  10. Continue straight on “White Acres Ridge”

  11. At the T turn left on “Rim Trail”

  12. At the T turn left on Red “Rock Canyon Trail”

  13. At the T turn right to stay on “red Rock Canyon Trail”

  14. Follow this back to the parking lot.