Red Mountain

There are several Red Mountains in the Rockies. Glenwood's is on the west bank of the Roaring Fork River. The trail up is well marked, and it's not quite as high or steep as the Lookout Mountain. There are a lot of switchbacks, complete with more direct shortcuts for the adventurous. Rewards along the way include a bench about half way up and a great view of Mt. Sopris if it's clear enough (which it wasn't when we took this hike in August 1998.


The sign at the foot of Red Mountain



Looking south across Glenwood Springs



Aspens on the trail

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