Colorado

One of the most well-known hiking areas local to Colorado Springs is the famous Garden of the Gods Park. A registered National Natural Landmark, Garden of the Gods has an extensive network of hiking trails meandering amongst towering red sandstone rock formations, many of which consist of sand from ancient sand dunes. With 15 miles of hiking trails, some open to mountain biking, and plenty of options for rock climbing (with a permit only), there are amazing recreation opportunities in this small area, all with magnificent views of Pikes Peak in the background.

When Open? Area Acres Operated By
Year-round; 5AM-9PM 1,272 acres City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Dogs Allowed? Miles of Trail Max/Min Elev (ft)
Dogs allowed on leash 17 6,240ft - 7,180ft

Garden of the Gods Park Trail and Map Finder

Area Hiking Trails:
1 - Arnold Trail
2 - Balanced Rock Access Trail
3 - Balanced Rock Trail
4 - Buckskin Charlie Trail
5 - Cabin Coyote Trail
Area Hiking Trails:
1 - Arnold Trail
2 - Balanced Rock Access Trail
3 - Balanced Rock Trail
4 - Buckskin Charlie Trail
5 - Cabin Coyote Trail
6 - Central Loop 2 Trail
7 - Central Loop Access Trail
8 - Central Loop Trail
9 - Chambers Trail
10 - Columbia Trail
11 - Connector Trail 1
12 - Connector Trail 2
13 - Connector Trail 3
14 - Connector Trail 4
15 - Connector Trail 5
16 - Dakota Trail
17 - Foothills Trail
18 - Galloway Living History Trail
19 - Galloway-Homestead Trail
20 - Gateway Trail
21 - Hamp Trail
22 - Niobrara Trail
23 - Old Colorado City Access Trail
24 - Old Colorado City Trail
25 - Palmer - Main Loop Connector Trail
26 - Palmer Trail
27 - Ridge Loop Trail
28 - Scotsman Connector Trail
29 - Scotsman Trail
30 - Siamese Twins Trail
31 - Strausenback Trail
32 - Susan G Bretag Trail
33 - Upper Loop Trail
34 - Ute Connector Trail
35 - Ute Trail
36 - Valley Res Trail
Area Trailheads:
1 - Arnold Trail
2 - Balanced Rock Access Trail
3 - Columbia Trail
4 - Foothills Trail
5 - Foothills Trail
Area Trailheads:
1 - Arnold Trail
2 - Balanced Rock Access Trail
3 - Columbia Trail
4 - Foothills Trail
5 - Foothills Trail
6 - Garden of the Gods Main Trailhead
7 - Garden of the Gods Trailhead 1
8 - Garden of the Gods Trailhead 3
9 - Garden of the Gods Trailhead2
10 - Hamp Trail
11 - Old Colorado City Trail
Area Campgrounds: