Watch this video to learn about Garden of the Gods Park Colorado Springs, including: Things to do at Garden of the Gods? Hiking Garden of the Gods. Where is Garden of the Gods? What is the history of Garden of the Gods? How was Garden of the Gods Formed? Garden of the Gods visitors center. Garden of the Gods Trading Post. What to do in Colorado Springs? Are dogs allowed in Garden of the Gods?
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When you plan your trip to Garden of the Gods Park you can’t help but get excited. In addition to what you see here there are a lot of pictures and videos showing grasslands similar to the great plains, juniper trees and woodlands, and sandstone and limestone formations found nowhere else colored white and red and amazing. Off in the distance are the rocky mountains and Pikes peak stands the tallest of the southern front edge at over 14,000 feet.
Garden of the Gods is a gift. Literally. Charles Elliot Perkins bought the land in 1879. Mr. Perkins gifted the land to the people of Colorado Springs with conditions. The main one being that it be cared for, and available to all, free of charge. Another condition required no buildings or structures on the land unless it was for the direct care of the park. The original donation was 480 acres. Through other donations and efforts, total land is now almost 1,400 acres.
There are many ways for you to explore the park. Imagine taking in the park views hiking and walking the trails which are the most popular method of exploring the park. Bikes are also permitted and bike tours are available including e-bikes. Other tours include Jeep, Trolley, Segway, and even horse back riding. If you only have a little time to spend, driving through is worth the detour. Finally, check out the viewpoint at the visitor’s center and spend some time enjoying the geologic formations. Garden of the Gods is probably one of the easier places to go rock climbing. Outfitters and guides are available and you will see guides free climb up the rock, set their gear, and support their adventurers and you to an amazing experience. Climbing permits from the city and the correct gear are required.
For a longer visit, the Visitor’s Center provides food and refreshments. There are also maps and park staff that can help you decide on a trail or answer any last minute questions. The visitors center also has a grand view of the park and Pike’s peak in the background. There are 15 miles of hiking trails in the park. 1.5 miles are paved and wheelchair and stroller accessible. The trail takes you through a colorful segment of the park with views of white and red limestone and sandstone rock. You’ll find it is fun to just walk where the park takes you. When you see something you like, head that way. When there is a fork in the trail, pick a path and go. There really is no bad trail or view in the park. Keep an eye on your time and your location to make sure you make it back when you planned.
Garden of the Gods is located in Colorado Springs on the Western edge of the Rockies. Travel time to the airport is about 30 minutes. Also located in Colorado Springs is the Olympic training center and museum. Even more significant is the investment by the Air Force including the Air Force Academy, NORAD, and Peterson Air and Space Force Base.
As you explore through the park be on the lookout for mule deer, bighorn sheep, and fox. Just off the trails you may see tracks and scat. The park is also home to over 100 species of birds. Include in your packing list binoculars and cameras.
You may also find yourself at Garden of the Gods Trading Post. Located on the Southern Edge of the park at the intersection of Garden and Beckers Lane it is a favorite spot for many. One of the oldest shops in the state of Colorado the shop offers modern day patrons with souvenirs, lunch, snacks, and according to them, the largest and oldest Native American art gallery in Colorado
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Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
0:32 The Gift
1:01 Park Activities
1:38 Indigenous History
2:00 Dog Friendly
2:18 Dinosaur of the Gods
2:45 Altitude Caution
3:25 Visitor's Center
4:01 Colorado Springs
4:24 What's In A Name?
5:20 Trading Post