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Garden of the Gods, Colorado.

This page contains information on hiking in Garden of the Gods Park near Colorado Springs, Colorado.

 Hiking

There are many miles of trails within this city park. Many cross and can be combined in different way to create unique hikes through the area. It seems to be a popular park and the trails may be crowded at times, especially during the tourist season.

Hiked
Check our personal notes for detailed descriptions of these trails:

Perkins Central Garden Trail
Distance: 1.5 mile loop Rating: Easy
Elevation:   Total Ascent: Less than 30 feet
Trailhead:  
Description: This is a paved trail at the heart of the Park and at the base of the highest rock formations.
Siamese Twins Trail
Distance: 1 mile loop Rating: Easy
Elevation:   Total Ascent: Less than 150 feet
Trailhead:  
Description: There is a unique view of Pikes Peak through the natural window of the Twins.

Not Hiked

  • Chambers/Bretag/Palmer Trail
  • Gateway Trail
  • Ridge Trail
  • Scotsman/Buckskin Charlie Trail
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