They call it the Red Mountain, but if you climb to the summit you will be rewarded with a rainbow of color. Montaña Colorada was the last of the volcanic explosions that created Timanfaya National Park from in Lanzarote 1730-1736, it is just a stone throw away from Montaña del Cuervo on the opposite side of LZ-56.
From the parking lot there is a lollipop loop 2.5 miles long around the base of the mountain, with an optional spur to the top standing 1525 feet tall.
Initially the volcano doesn’t look all that impressive, but when you walk counterclockwise a reddish hue is revealed from its high levels of iron oxide. 
A faint trail is visible running diagonally through the heart of the rusty face of the mountain. The path is not a easy one to take, comprised of crushed volcanic where it is difficult to keep your balance in tact. 
Going up is easier than going down, which is extremely slippery. Consider bringing a walking stick for better balance, and wear closed toe shoes (instead of hiking sandals like I did!) because the sharp lava rock will fill them. At the top of the volcano there is a whole new world to see, filled with color. 
The lava is covered in lichen, filling the area with new life – which will eventually erode the lava rock and turn it into fertile soil. 
The ring of the volcano remains intact, usually the flow of lava causes it to fall and create a horseshoe. 
It is truly a magical place filled with vibrant panoramas. You can walk the perimeter of the crater and find another trail leading down, close to the parking lot (equally as slippery) – or you can return down the same path you climbed up and finish the loop around the base. 
Don’t miss one of the most interesting features of this hike, the volcanic bomb. A great geological find, which occurs when fragments cool into solid forms in the air before they reach the ground – but this one is massive, perhaps the biggest in the world 13×16 feet. 
There are 15 informational plaques around the base, so it is very easy to learn about the volcano, geology, and surrounding environment.