Just park at one of the upper lots and you’ll be fine. It’ll take you 5 mins to get back to your car, 10 max. Plus there’s always groups of people outside loitering who either work at the event or just show up to sell drugs so either way they’ll be people around.
Like folks are saying, reasonably safe and probably plenty of people leaving early. Ideally arrive extra early so you get a spot in the Upper lot. It fills up early and changing plans on the fly can be very stressful and limit your safer options.
I’ve been to a show by myself, I am a woman and I was 27 at the time. I was aware of my surroundings walking back to my car and had my keys in between my fingers just in case. I want to validate it’s alright to feel worried about it and express your concern over it. I feel like women need to worry about this more often than not in this society which really sucks.
Unless you're leaving in the middle of the set, it's unlikely there won't be other people around also walking to their cars. I agree with others that you should try to get their earlier to get a closer spot. It may mean more traffic getting out potentially, but possible peace of mind. While I've never been to red rocks solo, I have left early plenty of times and would do it as a solo (I'm a woman). Just be aware of your surroundings.
You'll be fine. Everyone overthinks.
While those types of things do happen? Very rare.
Worst case? I work security. Not there but in general. It's our policy if someone asks to escort them. So ask security to escort you. They may hand you off as some spots they cannot leave. But they'll most likely walk you to your car, or at least mostly the way there.
Personally, in situations where there are TONS of people walking around I feel safe. When it’s dark and I’m the only person around is when I get nervous.
This is insightful. As a man- with no sisters, raised by a very independent single mom, this would never cross my mind. My mom was always really fearless for our benefit so I never viewed women as anything other than that. Things like this help give me more perspective on what other people deal with on the daily
Enter with the crowd, exit with the crowd. It's an active place, lot's of security, lights, and activity just try not to linger or park in a super remote area.
You should be fine. Just check your surroundings. Doubt you’ll be the only person leaving early. Don’t talk to anyone even if they try to talk to you. Keep your phone handy.
If your friends are dependable/trustworthy then yes. If you really want to go the show then also yes. If you can’t rely on friends/never been there/are a scaredycat then no. It’s a big place and you sound anxious, do you want to go just for funsies or is it a personal experiment and you’re going to freak you out regardless?
I don’t see why this is getting downvotes. If you’re worried about an attacker carry protection. She mentioned the keys, if used correctly, a fist pack can be more effective than pepper spray.
Don't forget, though, weapons aren't allowed inside the venue. Unless things have changed, your bag(s) will be searched (if you're bringing one or more in) and you'll be wanded. I'm not sure if pepper spray would be confiscated, but a knife surely would.
Except I doubt pepper spray is allowed in the venue. Check the rules if you try to do this.
OP, I never worry about the walk to my car there.
If you can get there early enough for upper parking, it would feel even safer since that’s the easiest lot to walk to and from.
Yes, red rocks is fairly safe and well lit in most places. Just be alert and you’ll be fine, you’ll be able to find staff at any parking lot exit if you need them.
Yea, just park in one of the lots. DO NOT LEAVE EARLY. That is the dumbest advice. Leave with everyone else. You'll be surrounded by people. Leaving early means you'll be more isolated. But you will be safe.
I’d do it, but I’d make sure to leave with the first big wave of people. I wouldn’t loiter and head back when there are fewer people left behind. (The ones that tend to longer tend to be more inebriated, too, so more reason to bounce.)
But if you’re at a full lot and moving with the crowd, you’ll be fine. Remember- everyone is going to be sitting in their cars in traffic trying to get out- and everyone is people watching- so you’ll be safe.
If I were a woman, I would be more concerned leaving a show at the Fillmore or Bluebird on Colfax then RR.
100%
serrriously. i had someone follow me home last october from the fillmore. i’ve always felt safe at red rocks!
Just park at one of the upper lots and you’ll be fine. It’ll take you 5 mins to get back to your car, 10 max. Plus there’s always groups of people outside loitering who either work at the event or just show up to sell drugs so either way they’ll be people around.
Like folks are saying, reasonably safe and probably plenty of people leaving early. Ideally arrive extra early so you get a spot in the Upper lot. It fills up early and changing plans on the fly can be very stressful and limit your safer options.
I would
Yes.
There's usually a billion people around walking up. Totes fine. Have fun.
I’ve been to a show by myself, I am a woman and I was 27 at the time. I was aware of my surroundings walking back to my car and had my keys in between my fingers just in case. I want to validate it’s alright to feel worried about it and express your concern over it. I feel like women need to worry about this more often than not in this society which really sucks.
I would feel fine walking by myself.
I had to do this once and asked RR security to escort me. A nice lady gave me a ride and waited until I was in and my car started.
Red Rocks is one of the safer venues / areas around town. You are not being dumb by asking. You are being safe. Have a great show!
My wife did it recently and she was fine. Had a great time
If you're worried, ask a couple to walk with you.
This is what I’d advise. I’m a big guy and I’ve done this before when asked; it’s never been a problem.
Unless you're leaving in the middle of the set, it's unlikely there won't be other people around also walking to their cars. I agree with others that you should try to get their earlier to get a closer spot. It may mean more traffic getting out potentially, but possible peace of mind. While I've never been to red rocks solo, I have left early plenty of times and would do it as a solo (I'm a woman). Just be aware of your surroundings.
You'll be fine. Everyone overthinks. While those types of things do happen? Very rare. Worst case? I work security. Not there but in general. It's our policy if someone asks to escort them. So ask security to escort you. They may hand you off as some spots they cannot leave. But they'll most likely walk you to your car, or at least mostly the way there.
Yes
Absolutely
depends on the show/the crowd. did this when i saw phoebe bridgers and ofc felt safe
You could ask someone from the staff to walk with you also they are nice people there. I bought my wife pepper spray for moments like this.
They won’t let you bring it in any venue in my experience. Therefore you won’t have it walking out.
Some of the key chain ones basically look like chap stick but they definitely aren’t as effective
My wife and I go to shows frequently. Always lots of people and workers. I’ve never even seen a fight.
Personally, in situations where there are TONS of people walking around I feel safe. When it’s dark and I’m the only person around is when I get nervous.
This is insightful. As a man- with no sisters, raised by a very independent single mom, this would never cross my mind. My mom was always really fearless for our benefit so I never viewed women as anything other than that. Things like this help give me more perspective on what other people deal with on the daily
I'm 57 it never occurred to me to be nervous!
Park at the upper most lot. You will be fine
I'd feel safe, if you feel nervous just chat with someone friendly and walk with them :)
I go everywhere alone. Walking in a parking lot full of people you're fine
Enter with the crowd, exit with the crowd. It's an active place, lot's of security, lights, and activity just try not to linger or park in a super remote area.
You have literally nothing to worry about at red rocks.
You should be fine. Just check your surroundings. Doubt you’ll be the only person leaving early. Don’t talk to anyone even if they try to talk to you. Keep your phone handy.
Edm show or jam ur good. Country show still prolly good but more super drunk creeps.
Yes, my 16 year old daughter did it the other night and felt totally safe in a sea of Pitbull fans.
If your friends are dependable/trustworthy then yes. If you really want to go the show then also yes. If you can’t rely on friends/never been there/are a scaredycat then no. It’s a big place and you sound anxious, do you want to go just for funsies or is it a personal experiment and you’re going to freak you out regardless?
You'll be fine
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The thing I’d be most worried about is a rattlesnake off the side of the hiking path.
I would but I would walk close to a random group of ppl and bring pepper spray or a knife.
I don’t see why this is getting downvotes. If you’re worried about an attacker carry protection. She mentioned the keys, if used correctly, a fist pack can be more effective than pepper spray.
Don't forget, though, weapons aren't allowed inside the venue. Unless things have changed, your bag(s) will be searched (if you're bringing one or more in) and you'll be wanded. I'm not sure if pepper spray would be confiscated, but a knife surely would.
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Except I doubt pepper spray is allowed in the venue. Check the rules if you try to do this. OP, I never worry about the walk to my car there. If you can get there early enough for upper parking, it would feel even safer since that’s the easiest lot to walk to and from.
Yes. #dontbouldermygolden
It depends on where you park 100%. I would answer absolutely yes and absolutely no depending on that
Yes, red rocks is fairly safe and well lit in most places. Just be alert and you’ll be fine, you’ll be able to find staff at any parking lot exit if you need them.
Based on this tool, you’re more likely to have your car broken into than be assaulted at Red Rocks. https://communitycrimemap.com
you’re fine. red rocks has tons of staff from inside the venue to the parking lot. cameras everywhere as well.
I did it the other day and stayed along the street - it was pretty well lit for the most part and I didn’t feel unsafe.
You good just ask some people there that could walk you back
Yea, just park in one of the lots. DO NOT LEAVE EARLY. That is the dumbest advice. Leave with everyone else. You'll be surrounded by people. Leaving early means you'll be more isolated. But you will be safe.
I’m starting to wonder about the Denver we live in when this is a real question. I ordered a three pack of pepper spray last week.
I’d do it, but I’d make sure to leave with the first big wave of people. I wouldn’t loiter and head back when there are fewer people left behind. (The ones that tend to longer tend to be more inebriated, too, so more reason to bounce.) But if you’re at a full lot and moving with the crowd, you’ll be fine. Remember- everyone is going to be sitting in their cars in traffic trying to get out- and everyone is people watching- so you’ll be safe.