Real Travelers who have been to Garden of the Gods
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Jenny from TN said…After lunch, we headed to the Garden of the Gods. Huge rock formations! We had fun playing around… continue reading »
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Trailer Trash said…";">The Garden of the Gods offers a spectacular and unique view of the famous red… continue reading »
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TeamEdwards said… National Park, then head out to Colorado Springs to visit Garden of the Gods, the Air Force Base and Pike… continue reading »
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Tour Guide Barbie said… on the tour was Garden of the Gods which is a beautiful collection of red sandstone rocks near Pikes Peak… continue reading »
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… stayed through Sunday. We visited Garden of the Gods, Seven Falls, Royal Gorge, and Pike's Peak… continue reading »
Real Traveler reviews for Garden of the Gods
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Garden of the Gods
"Visited Garden of the Gods"
Beautiful, stunning natural rock formations. Fairly easy hiking. Highly recommend it.
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More information on Garden of the Gods
One of the West's unique geological sites, the 1,300-acre Garden of the Gods is a giant rock garden composed of spectacular red sandstone formations sculpted by rain and wind over millions of years. Located where several life zones and ecosystems converge, the beautiful city-run park harbors a variety of plant and animal communities. The oldest survivors are the ancient, twisted junipers, some 1,000 years old. The strangest animals are the honey ants, which gorge themselves on honey in the summer and fall, becoming living honey pots to feed their colonies during winter hibernation.The park has a number of hiking trails -- mostly easy to moderate -- that offer great scenery and an opportunity to get away from the crowds. Leashed dogs are permitted on trails (owners should clean up after their pets). Many trails are also open to horseback riding and mountain biking. You can get trail maps for the park at the Visitor Center, which also offers exhibits on the history, geology, plants, and wildlife of the area; a cafeteria; and other conveniences.A 12-minute multimedia theater presentation, How Did Those Red Rocks Get There? ($2 adults, $1 children 5-12, free for children under 5), is a fast-paced exploration of the geologic history of the area. In summer, park naturalists lead free 45-minute walks through the park and conduct free afternoon interpretive programs. You can also take a 20-minute bus tour of the park ($5 adults, $2.50 children under 13). You may spot technical rock climbers on some of the park spires; they are required to register at the visitor center.Also in the park is the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
Price
Free admissionCredit Cards Accepted
visa,mastercard,amex,discoverDirections
Take Garden of the Gods Rd. west from I-25 exit 146 and turn south on 30th St
Hours
Park May-Oct daily 5am-11pm; Nov-Apr daily 5am-9pm. Visitor Center Memorial Day to Labor Day daily 8am-8pm; Labor Day to Memorial Day 9am-5pm
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One of the West's unique geological sites, the 1,300-acre Garden of the Gods is a giant rock garden composed of spectacular r...
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