Mt Morrison Hike -

mt morrison hike

On April 30, 2024 we hiked Mt Morrison west of the Red Rocks Amphitheater.

The hike was 3.2 miles and went from 5,915' to 7,149' for a vertical rise of 1,234'.

We did not get to the summit as it was late and very steep with many loose rocks.

The trailhead is on a road into
the Red Rocks park.

The trailhead of Mt Morrison trail.

The view shortly into the hike
looking north to the park.

The trail looking back to the east.

The trail was rocky and steep
with no switchbacks.

We had ravens for company.

Some trees managed to survive
the east facing slope.

At about half way we get a good
view of the Amphitheater.

The Red Rocks Amphitheater.

Mt Morrison

The closest we got to the summit.
We were warned the trail to the
summit is very treacherous.

We stopped at the 7149' elevation.

View of downtown Denver.

View to the west of the Continental Divide.

We start going back.

The elevation at the trailhead
was 5915'. Total ascent was 1234'.

The total roundtrip distance
was 3.2 miles.