Garden of the Gods In Our Backyard!

Garden of the Gods is one of the most spectacular and scenic parks in all of Colorado. It is a nationally recognized public park that has amazing views and rock formations that will astonish you. Located on the West end of Colorado Springs at 1805 North 30th Street, this park is easily reached from anywhere in Colorado Springs. Entrance to the park is free and many tours are available at no cost. Garden of the Gods boasts almost 1400 acres of open space and 5 miles of trails for hiking, walking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Rock climbing is another activity that is popular since the park has so many wonderful rock formations (A permit must be obtained for climbing). Free naturalist led walks occur daily and present fascinating teachings about wildflowers, rattlesnakes, gold-seekers and many other topics. Garden of the Gods Nature Presentations also take place on a daily basis at the Visitor Center and are free also. These presentations last about 20 minutes and explore a wide variety of topics, including the geology, ecology, wildlife and the cultural history of Garden of the Gods. Call the Visitor and Nature Center at (719) 219-0108 for more information or visit their website.

Park Hours:
November 1 - April 30: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
May 1 - October 31: 5 a.m. - 11 p.m.