Red Mountain Open Space - Vital Stats

Red Mountain Open space is about 45-60 minutes from Ft. Collins, and is part of the Larimer County's Parks and Open Spaces. It's northern edge is the border between Colorado And Wyoming.

Distance: 7 miles
Time: 4 hours
Water: 1.5 liters
Difficulty: Easy

Route: Sinking Sun Trail (1.2+.4 mi) to Salt Like Trail (1.1 mi.) to Ruby Wash Trail (2.7 mi+.4 mi +.3 mi) to north edge of Bent Rock Trail (.6 miles+.3 miles)

Notes: One trail we crossed was not labeled on the map. Another trail north into the Big Hole Open Space appears unfinished, is not on the map, and is marked with no trespassing signs. The Ruby Wash Trail is mostly in a wash, so I recommend hiking the loop in the direction we did. At its northern end it winds through red cliffs. The Bent Rock Trail also winds through fascinating geological formations.

Carefully fording the river without getting washed away by the raging currents. None of my oxen died either!