Red & Blue Trails
In the Fall, you get views of the lake through the trees, but in the summer there's not as much to see.
Many mountain bikers on this trail, so be cautious.
Note: This trail is a duplication of the Red Blue Blaze Trail at North Park, but shorter.
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- Distance
- 2.4 mi
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Type
- Out-and-Back
- Est. Time
- 1.2 hrs
- Elev. Gain
- 1,109'
- Rating
- 0.0
- Added
- April 02, 2016
- Updated
- February 21, 2024
Weather Forecast
Tonight
Low
55°F
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Wednesday
High
73°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wednesday Night
Low
50°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High
78°F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low
55°F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High
79°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Friday Night
Low
58°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Saturday
High
68°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday Night
Low
49°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunday
High
66°F
Chance Rain Showers
Sunday Night
Low
46°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Monday
High
73°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Monday Night
Low
52°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tuesday
High
68°F
Rain Showers Likely
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Total Change
138'
Ascent
1,109'
Descent
1,111'
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Features
- Dogs
- Biking
Points of interest
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Parking
40.598022, -79.998405 -
Main Trailhead
40.597945, -79.998443
Safety information
For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.
Markers
Blaze Color
Red
ff0000
Blaze Dot Color
Blue
0000cc
Availability
All seasons
Surface type
Dirt
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