The Colorado Music Hall of Fame is housed at the Trading Post at Red Rocks.Įxhibits and artifacts encompassing the state’s musical history are open to the public to browse. The backyard area can be rented for weddings or summer events. The views from the Trading Post are amazing. Today the Trading Post sells unique Red Rocks souvenirs and memorabilia. The Trading Post dates back to 1931 and was originally known as the Pueblo. Some of the formations are nearly vertical, while others dip at less dramatic angles. The rocks were deposited flat, then much later were thrust up into their tilted angles during the uplift that created the present Rocky Mountains.
The reddish color is due to oxidized iron minerals, creating a “rust” hue.
Many fossils can be found in different beds of the formations including plants, brachiopods, crinoids, and gastropods. These sediments were deposited between 340 and 290 million years ago. The spectacular red rock formations that make up Red Rocks are from the Fountain Formation, left behind by ancient river deposits. The amphitheater is closed to the public during concerts and events.
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Access to the open space park is free and open year-round from sunrise to sunset. The Red Rocks Trail is a 6-mile loop through the rock formations with access to amazing scenic vistas. Surrounding the amphitheater are over 860 acres of open space including hiking and biking trails, the Trading Post, visitor center, and a restaurant called the Ship Rock Grille. The amphitheater was officially opened in 1941. Walker eventually sold the venue to the City of Denver, and work began to build the open area park and amphitheater from Walker’s initial dream. Pietro Satriano and his 25-piece brass band played the first show. The first concert held at Red Rocks was in 1906, hosted by John Walker, the visionary behind creating Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
Historic photo of Red Rocks before construction, circa 1930.
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