Hiking · Montrose, CO
Red Wall Trail
Before you go
Live · nearest station Montrose, 0 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:13 pm.
Smoky
Feels like 91°
Storm chance
9% tonight
Wind
10 mph NW
UV index
2 low
Sun window
6:20 am to 8:13 pm
Distance
0.7mi round trip
Elevation gain
49ft
High point
5,969ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
The Red Wall Trail is a 0.7-mile loop located in the Dry Creek Recreation Area near Montrose, Colorado. The trail connects Tabeguache Road (Dry Creek Road) with the Piney Creek Trail, serving as a connector route for hikers and mountain bikers. The terrain is described as rolling with a modest elevation gain of approximately 150 feet, centered around the midway point. The trailhead offers available parking. While primarily utilized for mountain biking, the trail is accessible for hiking. The area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and primitive camping is permitted in the surrounding BLM lands, though there is no designated horse camp in this specific vicinity.
Trail profile
Gain
49 ft
Avg grade
1%
Steepest
1%
High point
5,969 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified
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