Red Rocks and similar venues

Red Rocks was the most beautiful scene I’ve ever been to

Had tears rolling down my face

Most ticket prices are obnoxious today. It is what it is.

Red Rocks is definitely on my Bucket list

Absolutely loved Red Rocks! Some experiences in life, cost doesn't matter.

Ford amphitheater vail>>>>>>>Colorado springs.

Only place even close to the red rocks experience is the Gorge, but that place is huge compared to red rocks.

Red Rocks is incredible. I’m going to the Gorge next month for the first time and I can’t wait.

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Made my trips 5 day trips and visited Rocky Mountain Park as well.

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We do the same every time we travel to see a concert. We get to travel, see the show, and do a lot of hikes. We try to do one of these type trips at least once a year.

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What all did you enjoy doing and recommend at RMNP?

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We honestly did a lot of just riding and looking. We did some of the short hikes up to the water falls which was nice. So on the last day, We got all excited and did the Ouzel Falls which is about 5 miles in and about killed our old asses. Amazing trip and I am so glad we did it but we hurt for a few days after.


RMNP was not crowded. When we left the west Denver area, we rode up through the ski resort area and came in the park on the west side. That was a nice ride.

It’s an experience. We took a party bus from Denver which was fun. The biggest surprise for me was how comfortable I was during the sold out show. The way the terraced seating is constructed is different than most sports or amphitheater venues. Lots of leg/standing room at your seat. Also concessions never seemed too crowded.

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What all did you enjoy doing and recommend at RMNP?

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Gem Lake - Short but steep hike that overlooks Estes Park. Small parking area, but it is near the town instead of within the park, so you don't have as many people and don't have to deal with the Timed Entry stuff.

Trail Ridge Road - Just drive and stop when shite looks cool.

Ute Trail - Trailhead is above 12k. Very little elevation gains because the hike is along Tombstone Ridge. It is just nothing but views, wind, and marmots. (There is another section of the Ute Trail by the Alpine Visitor Center. That is not the same.)

Wild Basin - Hike until you want to turn around. Beautiful forest hike that follows the St. Vrain River. Waterfalls and alpine lakes if you want to go far enough.

Glacier Gorge to the Loch - Forest trail that passes a huge waterfall (can't recall the name), then breaks above the treeline toward the Loch and eventually Sky Pond.

Lily Lake - Just like the name implies, it is a short and easy walk. There are trails that go back away from the lake that eventually hit some amazing views. Good place to just kick around a bit. Climb Lily Mountain if you think you are up to it (about 1k elevation gain).

Sprague Lake - Another lake stroll. This one has handicap accessible back country campsites, which is interesting. This (and Sheep Lakes) are the two places we have most often seen moose.

Eat at Ed's Cantina in town.

If you are camping and need a shower, Village Laundry has pay showers.

If you are there for a Sunday or Monday evening during the summer, hit Bond Park for Cowboy Singalong.