Red Rocks Amphitheatre Sunrise Tour: Hiking & Museum Visit

Descend the amphitheatre's 70 rows to the legendary stage, then hike the Trading Post trail at sunrise

A guided sunrise tour of Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado starts at the Hall of Fame museum, descends 194 steps through the venue's 70 rows to the stage, then continues to the historic Trading Post for a moderate 1.5-mile hike. The tour includes bottled water and a live English-speaking guide, timed to finish when the Trading Post opens at 9am.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Hiking Trail

• Visit Red Rocks Visitor Center
• Explore Hall of Fame museum
• Walk down amphitheater rows and steps
• Descend south ramp to Trading Post
• Take panoramic photos of rock formations
• Hike 1.5 mile Trading Post trail
• Finish at Trading Post opening

The experience

The tour begins at the Red Rocks Visitor Center, where you explore the interactive Hall of Fame museum before the site fills with crowds. The museum displays the venue's music history and the park's geology: the tectonic forces that shaped the rock formations you'll walk among. From there, you descend leisurely through the amphitheatre's 70 rows and 194 steps while your guide discusses how this natural wonder formed and the decades of performances it has hosted.

After reaching the stage, the route continues down the south ramp to the historic Trading Post, where you stop for panoramic photos of the towering rock formations. The morning concludes with a moderate 1.5-mile hike along the Trading Post trail, timed so you arrive when the Trading Post opens at 9am. Bottled water is included throughout.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• live guide in English.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SaturdayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcome

Operated by Go Walk Colorado

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Red Rocks before the morning crowds arrive and don't mind a moderate hike: the early timing and the 1.5-mile walk are what make the sunrise experience and the Trading Post trail possible in a single morning.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Hall of Fame museum at Red Rocks?

The Hall of Fame museum is an interactive exhibit inside the Red Rocks Visitor Center that chronicles the venue's legendary music history and displays about the park's unique geology and local history.

How many steps do you walk down into the amphitheatre?

You descend 194 steps across the amphitheatre's 70 rows on your way from the visitor center down to the legendary stage.

Is the Trading Post hike difficult?

The Trading Post hiking trail is moderate in difficulty and covers 1.5 miles, so you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to complete the tour comfortably.

What time does the tour end?

The tour finishes at 9am, timed to the Trading Post's opening, so you can continue exploring or grab breakfast without waiting.