Garden Of The Gods Park

Garden Of The Gods Park

Park Hours: May 1 to October 31: 5am-10pm / November 1 to April 30: 5am-9pm Call 719-219-0108 for park information.

Park Programs:

Nature Walks: Daily 10am and 2 pm. Park naturalists will take you on a 45-minute walk exploring the geology, history, flora and fauna of the Park. Walks are conducted on various trails throughout the park. Check at the Visitor Center for more information. Nature Talks: Park naturalists also present short interpretive programs. Check at the Visitor Center for times and locations, or call 219-0108 for more information. Living History Tour: The Rock Ledge Ranch offers a tour that introduces the history and people of the Pikes Peak Region.

To I-25 via Garden Of The Gods Rd

.4 mi

Mesa Rd

30th

Enjoy One of the Many Trails:

Hiking, biking, and horseback riding offer unique views and experiences of the Garden. Please keep in mind that due to the highly erosive soils in the western

Palmer Trail

Main Parking Lot

.15 mi

Dakota Trail

St

Fo ot

hills

portion of the Park, mountain biking is permitted off-road

16

Trail

ONLY within the designated mountain bike area (generally

east of Ridge Rd and south of Gateway Rd). For everyone's safety, please remember trail etiquette on any trail system.

Garden Rock Formations:

1 Balanced Rock 2 Cathedral Spires 3 Giant Footprints 4 Gray Rock 5 Keyhole Window 6 Kissing Camels 7 North Gateway Rock 8 Pulpit Rock

10 Sentinel Spires 11 Siamese Twins 12 Sleeping Giant 13 South Gateway Rock 14 Steamboat Rock 15 Three Graces 16 Tower of Babel 17 White Rock

.8 mi

15

.2 mi

6

17

.15 mi

7.05 mi

.2 mi

10.05 mi

.15 mi

.07 mi

Central

.05 mi

.03 mi

Garden Trail

13

.07 mi

.1 mi

.1 mi

8

3

Palmer Trail

.07 mi .06 mi

.17 mi

2

4

Susan G. Bretag Trail .3 mi

.5 mi to Foothills Trail

Gateway Trail

Gateway

Rd

Living

History

GallowayHomestead

Program Trails

Trail

.3 mi

.4 mi

.2 mi

Chambers

Trail

Visitor Center

Juniper Way Loop

Foothills Trail

31st St Chambers Dr

9 Scotsman Enjoy the Rocks from the ground. Serious and fatal rock

Scotsman

Trail

.4 mi

.3 mi

.2 mi

12

scrambling accidents have occurred during the Park's history.

5

It is easier to climb up than to climb down.

Scotsman

9

Technical climbers are required to register online. Technical climbing is permitted in groups of two or more with proper climbing equipment.

Picnic Area .2 mi (summer only)

.06 mi Scotsman .15 mi Trail

.2 mi

.25 mi Ridge

ALL OTHER CLIMBING OVER 10ft OFF THE GROUND IS ILLEGAL,

Siamese Twins Trail

11 Palmer Trail .2 mi

.15 mi .1 mi

Trail .06 mi

.5 mi

and may result in a fine of up to $500 and/or 90 days in jail.

Cabin Canyon

Trail .65 mi loop

.55 mi loop .2 mi

.25 mi

.1 mi

Hamp .1 mi

Hut

.12 mi

.3 mi

Hamp

Trail

Buckskin .25 mi Charlie

Trail

.15 mi

Columbia

.15 mi

.45 mi Trail

.1 mi

.17 mi

15

Rampart Range Rd

.1 mi

.1 mi

.1 mi Balanced

.07 mi

.15 mi

Strausenback Trail

1

Balanced Rock Area

Rock Trail

.07 mi

.12 mi

.07 mi

.07 mi

Spring Canyon South Picnic Area

Arnold Trail

.19 mi

High Point Overlook

14

Trading

Old Colorado City Trail

Post

.4 mi

Ute

Trail Valley

Reservoir

.25 mi

Trail .1 mi

.23 mi

South

Garden

.05 mi

Parking

Lot .25 mi

Ute Trail Connection

.4 mi

Rock Ledge Ranch .15 mi Historic Site

(see reverse for detailed map)

.25 mi

.15 mi

.16 mi

Ute

Trail .2 mi

.4 mi

.2 mi

Mountain

.05 mi Bike Area

.03 mi

.07 mi Niobrara Trail

.08 mi

Water St

Parking

Restrooms

Garden Dr

Columbia Rd Beckers Ln

El Paso Blvd

Ridge Rd

Wheelchair Accessible Paved Trail Unpaved Trail Paved Roads Paved One-way Loop Gravel Roads

Fontanero St

To Manitou Springs

Hwy-24

Manitou Ave

By far the most popular walk in the Park is along the Central Garden Trail, and no matter how rushed you are, do not pass up the opportunity to walk this trail. It offers the perfect introduction to the flora, fauna and geology of the Garden, and because it's paved, it is easily accessible in all seasons. With gentle grades and interpretive signs, it is perfect for families with small children, handicapped visitors and those who only have time to walk one trail. 1.56 miles Gateway Trail: Crosses Camp Creek, passes through arching Gambel oaks, and offers good viewing opportunities for wildflower enthusiasts and birders. .31 miles

On-street Bike Lane: A good way for bicyclists to get an overview of the Park. Be aware that automobiles sometimes stop in this bikes-only lane. 4.11 miles

Susan G. Bretag Trail: Pink blossoms grace the non-native New Mexican locust in early spring, and rattlesnakes occasionally pass by. .45 miles

Dakota Trail: Bighorn sheep can sometimes be viewed from this trail. .44 miles

Palmer Trail: A good hike for those interested in the Park's trees. Offers great views of the Central Garden area. 1.89 miles

TRAILS

Galloway Homestead Trail: A scenic route leading you to Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. .45 miles

Ridge Trail: Children are not permitted to climb higher than 10 feet, but they can get that high-on-the-rocks feeling by walking on these rock formations that are millions of years old. .25 miles

Rock Ledge Ranch: A peaceful trail that lets you soak up the history offered by the Ranch and its interpretive staff. 1.88 miles

Valley Reservoir Trail: Look for wild asparagus, believed to be remnants of crops once grown at the Ranch. .17 mile

Ute Trail: The valleys were once reservoirs that supplied water to the Ranch. The healthy cottonwood trees you see show the continued presence of underground water. .96 mile

Ute Trail Connection: .28 mile

Chambers Trail: Look for the old reservoir and cross over the former dam. .47 mile

Niobrara Trail: Very old one-seed junipers grow along this limestone ridge which offers good views of Rock Ledge Ranch. 1.43 miles

Buckskin Charlie Trail: Named for a Southern Ute chief who was born in the Garden. .98 mile

Old Colorado City Trail: If you pick up the trail from 36th Street, you will walk through meadows and over rocks, emerging at a spot offering great views. .56 mile

Scotsman Trail: A good walk for picnickers, and there is a summer restroom at the picnic grounds. 1.58 miles

Strausenback Trail: A fairly secluded trail with a great rock to sit on while you admire the views. 1.58 miles

Hamp Trail: The Girl Scouts built Hamp Hut as a campsite in 1953. . 29 mile

Siamese Twins: A rock "window" offers a spectacular (and highly photographed) view of Pikes Peak. .93 mile

Cabin Canyon Trail: A short trail with dramatic geological formations. Not recommended in wet weather. .69 mile

Balanced Rock Trail: Be one of a zillion visitors who have had their picture taken standing by this famous landmark. .44 mile

Spring Canyon Trail: It can be muddy after a heavy rain, and the Garden's red mud can create a laundry challenge. .48 mile



Living History Program: Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays 1-5 p.m. First Saturday in June Third Saturday in August

& Special Events throughout the year.

Visit or 719-578-6777

Garden of the Gods

Visitor & Nature Center

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