Mount Morrison, Mountain summit in Red Rocks Park, Colorado, USA.
Mount Morrison is a 7,881-foot (2,402 m) foothill on the eastern flank of the Front Range, standing inside Red Rocks Park about 1.9 miles northwest by west of the Town of Morrison in Jefferson County, Colorado. Red Rocks Amphitheatre sits on its eastern side.
Mount Morrison rises 7,881 feet (2,402 m) on the eastern flank of the Front Range, 1.9 miles northwest by west of the Town of Morrison in Jefferson County. The peak stands within Red Rocks Park, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre occupies the mountain's eastern side. The summit elevation is given as 2,402.16 metres above sea level.
The mountain lies within Red Rocks Park, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre sits on its eastern side, so the summit and slopes are reached from the park's trailheads. The peak stands 1.9 miles northwest by west of the Town of Morrison, which shares its name with the mountain.
The South Ridge Trail starts near Entrance 4 of Red Rocks Amphitheater and takes several hours to complete. Good hiking shoes and plenty of water are recommended since the trail crosses open rock sections with limited shade.
Mount Morrison stands 7,881 feet (2,402 m) high and lies 1.9 miles northwest by west of the Town of Morrison, in Jefferson County. Red Rocks Amphitheatre occupies its eastern side, so the peak and the venue share one foothill of the Front Range.
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