Red Rock Canyon

Red Rock Canyon is one of the region's newest and most popular open space. This former quarry was nearly developed into a golf course and townhouses. Thanks to committed residents from both Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs as well as financial support from TOPS and GOCO, Red Rock Canyon will remain open to hikers, runners, cyclists, equestrians and all who  enjoy meandering trails, fascinating rock formations and solitude. Trails from Red Rock can take the ambitious hiker or cyclist to Section 16, Bear Creek Regional Park  and even North Cheyenne Canyon..
The 787 acre Colorado Springs open space opened in October of 2004. It's located on the south side of U.S. Highway 24 between 30th Street  and the first Manitou Springs exit on the west side of Colorado Springs. Rock climbers will enjoy over 80 climbing routes - all bolted sports climbs. 
TOSC helped create  an equestrian parking area on the east side of the open space. 
Some trails are for hikers only. Dogs must be leashed except in the designated off-leash area.  
Be prepared to park in the overflow lot around the corner from the main lot on weekends due to the popularity of this open space.

For more information on Red Rock Open Space: http//:www.redrockcanyonopenspace.org
You can find a map of the trails at http//:www.springsgov.com/page.aspx?navid=2090