18300 Visitor Center Dr.
Morrison, CO 80465
(303) 640-2637
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- Hours: Open daily from early morning until late night, but closes early on performance days, and the hiking trail closes a half hour before sunset
- Reservations: Concert reservations recommended
- Cost: Park admission is free, concert admission varies
- Location: Red Rocks Park near Morrison, Colorado, 15 miles west of Denver
- How Long: Allow 2 hours to hike the Trading Post Loop
- Best Time to Visit:The visitor center is open year round. Concert season runs from May through September
Red Rocks Amphitheater
Constructed in 1941, Red Rocks Amphitheater centers around two 300-foot-tall rocks, each taller than Niagara Falls, that provide perfect acoustics and a beautiful backdrop for summer concerts. Performers cover a wide range of musical styles from country and western to hard rock and classical.The Red Rocks Amphitheater visitor center and hiking trails are open to the public. The Trading Post Loop is a popular hiking trail here, 1.4 miles long, leading past rock formations, through valleys and a natural meadow. The trails are rough, with steep grades and dropoffs, and hiking boots are recommended. At over 6,000 feet above sea level, the trail may be too challenging for those with health problems. Children should be closely supervised.
Getting to Red Rocks Amphitheater
From downtown Denver, take I-70 west to the Morrison exit (exit 259). Turn left onto Colorado Highway 93 west and follow it to the park entrance.From south Denver, take Colorado Highway 470 west to the Morrison Road Exit and follow the signs.
