Can you spend a whole day at Garden of the Gods?

Yes! Garden of the Gods is the #1 US Park on Tripadvisor, making this FREE park available to anyone! If you only have a few hours to visit, these favorite Colorado Springs hikes will have you coming back for more. Better yet, plan on a full day to hike the entire Garden of the Gods Park on the Grand Tour loop trail.



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Yes, you can drive through Garden of the Gods Park. There are several parking areas throughout the park. The northern parking area is an ideal location to park for those wishing to explore the Central Garden, conveniently accessed via a paved trail from the lot.

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Located within a few miles of Manitou Springs, you can visit Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak in the same day. The views of both will keep you on a rocky mountain high for days. Garden of the Gods is a wonder at night.

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It is Free ! Helpful? It's completely free! There are numerous parking areas throughout the park to get out and hike, but parking tends to fill up fast, especially on weekends, so plan accordingly.

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Hiking trails at the Garden of the Gods The park may seem small but you can spend an entire day hiking in the park. The trail system totals up to 15 miles. Here are some of the more popular hikes that offer great sights. 1) The Perkins Central Garden Trail is an easy, 1.5 mile round trip path with minimal elevation.

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This walk takes approximately 2.5 to 4 hours to complete. While the Gods hike can be surprisingly challenging at times due to the steep climb and rough terrain, it is generally considered a manageable hike for most people with moderate fitness levels.

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The northern parking area is an ideal location to park for those wishing to explore the Central Garden, conveniently accessed via a paved trail from the lot. This northern lot is also the starting point for most nature walks and is home to a restroom.

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The Kissing Camels rock formation is one of the most popular sites in Garden of the Gods. It's named for its two “camel” rocks that are positioned so they look like they're kissing each other. The Kissing Camels can be easily viewed from several of the trails through the park.

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There are many camping areas nearby. Stop by the Visitor & Nature Center for a list of locations where camping is allowed. Please note the park closes each night and there are no overnight stays.

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There are two entrance points.

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A self-guided Garden of the Gods tour with all of the essentials. The entire tour can be completed in 4-6 hours and combines the perfect mix of driving, hiking, learning, shopping and eating!

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There are several different ways to hike the Path of the Gods. The most common way to do this hike is to start in Bomerano, hike to Nocelle, and then either take public transportation back to your starting point or continue the walk to Positano.

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According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Garden of the Gods is Palmer, Buckskin-Charley, Niobrara, and Bretag Trail Loop, which has a 4.6 star rating from 3,521 reviews.

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Take your time and enjoy the drive. The trip to the summit and back is 38 miles. Please plan on a minimum of 2-hours for the round trip drive and have at least a half of tank of gas. We recommend that you drive straight up to the summit, and save picture stops and points of interest for the drive down.

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