Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods is home to a plethora of geological and ecological rarities that make the park a prime site for nature lovers. The Garden of the Gods Park is popular for hiking, technical rock climbing, road and mountain biking, and horseback riding. Annual events including summer running races, recreational bike rides, and Pro Cycling Challenge Prologue also take place in this park. The main trail in the park, the 1.5-mile Perkins Central Garden Trail, is paved and wheelchair-accessible, running through the heart of the park's largest and most scenic red rocks. The trail begins at the North Parking lot, the main parking lot off of Juniper Way Loop.
In Garden of the Gods, rock climbing is permitted, with annual permits obtained at the City of Colorado Springs website. Climbers are required to follow the "Technical Climbing Regulations and Guidelines", which include using proper equipment, climbing in parties of two or more, and a ban on staining chalks. Precipitation makes rocks unstable and therefore climbing is not allowed when the rocks are wet or icy. There are fines for unregistered climbers and possibly rescue costs.
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Website: https://gardenofgods.com/
Distance from Denver: 70 miles
Travel Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Tel: 719-634-6666
Fee: Free
Hour: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
TripAdvisor Rating: 5/5
