Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods is a park Old Colorado City Colorado Springs located in United States.

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    (719) 634-6666

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    gardenofgods.com

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1805 N 30th St (at Gateway Rd) Colorado Springs , CO 80904 United States

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Ashley Mowrey

It has a nice walking trail and the park is well maintained. You can go on Segway yours and horseback ride throughout. Worth a visit, it's an easy walk and you can take some great photos

Haley Power

If you are in the are even a quick drive through is worth your time. The most beautiful scenic views with spots to stop along the way. You will not regret the views , the smell and experience.

Erik Rowley

Beautiful rock formations and lots of hiking trails . Driving through and site seeing can take 2 hours tops, hiking/climbing can be an all day event . Be sure to see Balanced Rock !

Natalie

Take a picture of the map before you leave the parking lot . You can switch trails without even noticing it especially if you are taking in the beautiful scenery as you walk.

Sadiq

Worth spending a couple of hours seeing the red rocks and beauiful views . Don't hesitate to go there..check out the balanced rock too.

Ju Le

Family friendly walks in a breathtaking scenery ! Would definitely advice to take water. Be aware - toilets just in the visitor center.

GQ Magazine

The infinity pool overlooks Colorado Springs’ Garden of the Gods Collection, a public park featuring picturesque red sandstone rock formations that jut high into the bright-blue sky. Read more

Yasin O

There are great trails here. Many come to see the sandstone rock formations . It's the Touristy thing to do. To be blunt, it's just red rocks, not the most interesting thing in the world :) but stop by

Ellie

Great place to take a hike . Can be busy, especially in the summer -- be sure to give yourself enough time to enjoy it, while being considerate and patient with others.

Chris Greer

Be sure to stop by the Welcome Center and pick up a free map. The staff will gladly point out the popular spots to visit. If you go in the fall/winter, bring a jacket !

Chad Julius

Take the time to drive all roads within the park . Then be sure to visit the Balance Rock area at the South West end of the park as its an amazing place within GOG!

Ken Guffey

Great place to spend a few hours with family and my pup Trouble Boy. Looking at the rock formations beautiful beyond belief.

Sean Alden Fitzgerald

The all-time classic. This is an iconic spot not just for The Springs, but for Colorado as a whole. Lovely walks all throughout.

Dr. N.sezgin özaytekin

It's an awesome place. Man feels himself in the first days of the existence of the world. Be mindful of your clothes when you come here. Make sure you have something with you to take a photo with.

Percella Snyder

Add this to your Co to do list! Great place to take the family for a hike . If you're an experienced climber , bring your gear. If you aren't a climber , you will still have fun. Bring a camera & water.

Booker Fajardo

The park is free…and you’ll be amaze with the historic and beauty of it…thanks to General William Jackson Palmer convinced his friend Charles Perkins

Candi T

This beautiful place is one if the most amazing spots of Colorado Springs. If you visit our lovely and fast paced city you must visit this area for sure. Free vacation spot and rocks to climb

AndrewGroveSanAntonio Grove

Incredible natural beauty. A must see in Colorado Springs. Great easy hike , fantastic picture opportunity. Free of charge!

Sean Alden Fitzgerald

We need more public spaces like this, which are free to THE PUBLIC. I adore this place. I recommend taking a leisurely walk with a friend or family member :)

She Loves Food

It's all about the great outdoors and surreal views . Wear comfy trainers , get a water bottle with you and enjoy the hike !

Veronica espinosa Martinez

If you going in the winter make sure to cover your face. And have really good gloves on.

Siobhán

We came early and ate on some rocks overlooking a valley. By midday though it was really hot without shade. Otherwise it was breathtaking very often.

C-SPAN

The park was given to Colorado Springs in 1909 by the children of railroad magnate Charles Perkins, to keep it free and open to the public. Watch this C-SPAN video for more info. Read more

Matt DeCoste

Don't ask how the rock climbers get the rope up there. They use technical gear & clip into the bolts in the rock. A "lead climber " has to climb the rock while a belayer assists from the ground.

Eduardo Inoue

If you like Longboarding arrive early before cars and have the pleasure of Longboarding on a very beautiful place. The balance rock is a good place for downhill slide . Remember to wear your helmet

Addison Smith

My favorite parts were the hiking trails and the drive up rampart range road . The rest is cool, but these 2 add-ons take the trip to the next level

Richard Wallass

Good place for a familly walk or to start climbing .

stepher

Free admission is rare and truly appreciated. Gorgeous park . Kissing Camels and Balanced Rock are only two of the many highlights.

Ross Sheingold

If you're in Colorado Springs and have a few hours to kill, this is an amazingly beautiful place to do so.

James Trageser

Could someone please shoot a photo/pic of Pikes Peak from Garden of the Gods where Pikes Peak is seen between the red rocks at the garden ? I would very much appreciate it :)

MARTHA CASTILLO M.

The hikes . Wildlife . Depending on the time, sunsets and sunrises are beautiful there. I love photography and this is a great place for that :)

Dee Lary

Beautiful rock formations - both sunrise and sunsets are gorgeous. Took our 8 yr.old grand daughter and she loved it ,as well as a little climbing .

Natalie

There are so many hiking trails to choose from, FYI horses are allowed on most of them so watch your step!

Jon Darveau

Scenic ! Great hiking trails though avoid the horse trails unless you want to spend your time watching for horse poop instead of looking at the scenery.

Cyndi Bates

You can drive through, but park in one of the lots and hike . It's better views and less crowded .

Katy Ionis

It's very pretty, it's family friendly , it's accessible, they have a large visitor center - but it's also touristy so don't expect to be out in the wilderness here

Kristine Rodriguez

Great place to get lost with your own thoughts and appreciate the beauty and splendor of Nature

Rebekah Bentz

Beautiful and free! As a family, we love hiking there. Even if you just drive through the park , you'll be amazed.

Na Na B.

I wonderful site, great for the outdoors lovers, great for kids, great for picture taking and best of all its free!

Nick Carpenter

Great place to take the horses or mules we love that you get easy and technical trails for the animals experience

Kelly Kermode

Go to the visitor center. Talk to a guide at the front desk. Well worth the small conversation. Great info/ tips.

K12 Inc

Did you know? Legend tells that the area was named when Colorado City founder Melancthon Beach suggested it was ideal for a beer garden . His friend replied that “Garden of the Gods” was more like it Read more

Pikes Peak Country Attractions

Don't forget to stop in at the Garden of the Gods Visitor's Center and the Trading Post to experience even more of the park . Learn, shop & eat!

Colorado

This National Natural Landmark offers admission to some memorable scenery, featuring unusual sandstone rock formations up to 300 feet high silhouetted against the deep blue sky.

drew tarvin

It's cool to see but it seems like if you're not there to rock climb it's not all that exciting. That could also be because I like hiking over walking on paved trails .

ᴡ Miller

Beautiful scenery everywhere you look! And the park is always free :)

Kristopher Weiss

A must-see if in the Denver area. Good hiking but you can also drive through it. It's free and reminded me of Sedona, AZ.

Dave Cutlip

Beautiful great experience the rock formations are amazing and the trail was awesome!

Sarah

A lot of good opportunities to take pictures while climbing on the rocks. The views were amazing.

Kira Smolev

Gorgeous! Beautiful views all around! Definitely bring water, especially in the summer!

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Tourist Information
Garden of the Gods Visitor Center

Staff member - Dee is very nice and welcoming. She took the time to pull out a map and recommended spots for a quick tour. Talk to Dee if you have questions. - Mark O

9.3
Scenic Lookout
Balanced Rock

Great place for a photo, if you can time it right. When it's in season, it can be hard to get the shot you want because of all the people climbing around... so be warned! - Ellie

7.7
Park
Garden of the Gods Main Parking Lot

Be prepared for sudden weather changes. It was warm and sunny when we got there but turned fast to windy and cold by the end of the trail. - John Cardoza

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Great hiking trail around the park and up the back hill. Nice views of the city. - David L

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Tennis and Pickleball courts, baseball/softball fields along the beautiful Fountain Creek (River of late). Good place to also run, cycle. - John Goodwin

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It's a nice little park that has well maintained grass. It's mostly where the homeless people coalesce. - Ashley Mowrey

8.2
Gift Store
Garden of the Gods Trading Post

Good prices. Much better than the visitors center, which is surprising. Very large store - can find something for everybody. - Ben Lohmann

7.7
Monument
Siamese Twins Rock

A lil chilly for the walk today good thing I brought - Nicole Adams-Dickey