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Garden of the Gods National Natural Landmark
Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. Photo: Corbyrobert

Garden of the Gods Park – Colorado Springs

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Garden of the Gods is a must-see if you’re in the Springs’ area. It’s a registered National Natural Landmark and one of the most popular attractions around. Pikes Peak hovers in the backdrop of these magnificent, sandstone rock formations.

It’s the most widely visited Colorado Springs park with magnificent sandstones. The municipally-owned park is open year-round to the public and free for use.

Free Public Park and National Natural Landmark

What makes Garden of the Gods a unique national natural landmark is its breathtaking physical characteristics, or lithologic nature, of sedimentary rocks at the outcrop. The vertical forces that formed the Rockies’ Front Range are on full display.

Garden of the Gods Vintage 1897-1924
Vintage Garden of the Gods, circa 1897-1924.

The honey ant is an uncommon insect species found in the park. It’s also a wonderful location for bird-watching, including canyon wrens, swallows and white-throated swifts. This city park is full of outstanding recreation, from biking and hiking, to rock climbing and horseback riding.

Activities at Garden of the Gods

Biking/Hiking: Multi-use trails open to bikers and joggers.

Horseback Riding: Some trails are open to horses.

Rock Climbing: Permitted; see the visitor center for info.

Scenic Drives: The park is easy to tour in your car. There are numerous named natural landmarks in the Garden of the Gods, some of the famous rock formations include:

  • Balanced Rock
  • Cathedral Spires
  • North Gateway Rock
  • Siamese Twins
  • Sleeping Giant
  • Steamboat Rock
  • Three Graces

Tours: Take a tour of the Garden of the Gods on a segway, jeep, or trolley.

Visitor Center: Explore fun exhibits, a gift shop, a cafe, and a new high-def video explaining the region.

Auto Tour of Garden Of The Gods

Garden Of The Gods
“Balanced Rock”.
Garden Of The Gods
Balanced Rock.
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Garden Of The Gods Trading Post.
Garden Of The Gods
Horseback riding is allowed on designated trails.
Garden Of The Gods
One of many towering rock formations.
Garden Of The Gods
More sheer sandstones.
Garden Of The Gods
Main parking area and an impressive rock.
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Same rock from side.
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Sunset over the central portion of Garden Of The Gods
Pikes Peak Colorado
Looking over at Pikes Peak.
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Garden of the Gods has a large, modern VIsitor Center with exhibits, a cafe, gift shop, and a 14 minute movie about the history.
Garden Of The Gods Balanced Rock
People observing “Balanced Rock”.
Garden Of The Gods Balanced Rock
Observing people at “Balance Rock”.
Garden Of The Gods Scenic Drive
The main road around the park is paved.
Garden Of The Gods Trading Post
Trading post within the park.
Garden Of The Gods Visitor Center
A large Visitor Center provides exhibits, shopping and fun.
Garden Of The Gods Sandstone
Big sandstone jetting out of the main parking area.
Garden Of The Gods Sandstones
A bird flying through the central rock formations.
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Looking at Pikes Peak from Garden of the Gods.

 

Garden of the Gods is a remarkable natural landmark home to towering red rocks, and a beautiful road that drives through the heart of the park.

Pikes Peak hovers in the distance over a garden of sheer sandstones. There are lots of exceptional trails suitable for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. The auto route through takes anywhere from 20 minutes and up, depending on how long you stay.

Details

Address: 1805 North 30th, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Phone: 719-634-6666

Season: Year round

Fees: None

Designated: 1971

Acres: 862

Ownership: Municipal

Website: gardenofgods.com

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