Dogs in Red Rocks?

Are dogs allowed in Red Rocks?

Any recommendations for cheap hotels near Red Rocks that also allow pets?

Thanks!
Ryan

To the best of my knowledge dogs are allowed. I have seen multiple dogs in the park.

Keep in mind though that the popular sport crags at Red Rocks get very crowded and there aren't many places to tie up a dog. Because of the constricted areas I am constantly worried about trampling people's dogs when I have to catch a fall. The confined areas also make it hard to keep dogs from stepping on other people's ropes. Please be considerate of other climbers if you bring your dogs and consider skipping popular areas such as the 'Gallery' or the 'Black Corridor' if you have your pooch in tow!

Have a Fun Trip!

Good points! Thanks for the info.

We're headed to the less traveled parts of Red Rocks, and hence thinking of bringing the dog. Agreed dog owners need to be especially considerate to insure continued access.

Skip Panty Wall lest yur dog slips off the sloper route access and into the ravine below.

The issue of dogs in busy sport climbing areas has been address, but as one who spends a lot of time in the canyons I will address the canyon issues.
Please do not think it is appropriate to plan to climb a tall route and leave your dog tied up at the base of the climb. It is also not appropriate to leave the dog at the base loose either.
I have been on countless climbs when a party below left their dog tied up at the base and the entire time they were climbing the dog barked and barked and barked, not to mention that most of the time the dog is out of water by the time climbers get back to them. It is really annoying to listen to the dog all day. The trees at the base of the popular tall routes get hammered as it is from people hanging racks and ropes on them, they do not need to see more damage from a pet owner who ties the dog up to the tree, allows the dog to chew on the tree, or dig holes in the cool soil near the base.
If the dog is left at the base without tying them up they run all over and chase the wildlife.

RoadTripRyan wrote: We're headed to the less traveled parts of Red Rocks

FYI...the canyons are in a designated wilderness area. Some wilderness areas don't allow dogs, even if they are leashed.
You should check with the rangers or @ the visitor center before taking your dog out there.

josh

From the blm website:

Pets

Pets are welcome at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Pets are permitted on trails, and should be leashed to minimize conflicts with other people, other pets and native wildlife. Pet owner is required to clean up pet waste (baggies for waste disposal are available in the campground and at the Scenic Drive fee station).

In the campground, pets must be leashed at all times. Pets may not be left unattended. Pet owner is responsible for picking up pet waste. Pets must be leashed at other developed facilities such as the visitor center, Willow Springs picnic area and Red Rock overlook.

Pet owners are reminded that summertime can reach to temperatures above 110 °F and leaving a pet in a vehicle can endanger their life.

blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/lvfo/bl…

Back in October, we'd been climbing in First Creek, and, had been hearing this braying on and off for a couple of hours. Hiking out, we could see a large white dog chasing a momma burro and a baby. Really pissed me off.

'Bout half way to the trailhead, this guy shows up, checks us out, and continues on to the rescue.

Feller kicked the crap oughta that dog. Made my day.

Red Rocks should ban dogs or require that they be on a leash at all times, and, with the owner (not abandoned at the base of some route). Its not the dogs' fault. But folks just don't control their pets.

Cheers, Ryan. Hope the trip went (or will go) well. Let me know what you guys did!

-Brian in SLC

Just remember that burros were introduced to this area by humans, just like dogs. they are not native.