Do you need a permit to climb in Colorado?

A climbing permit is not required for climbing and mountaineering, but climbers on overnight trips must have a backcountry wilderness camping permit to camp or bivouac. Contact the park's Wilderness Office at 970-586-1242 for specific information on permit procedures, backcountry conditions, and climbing regulations.



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Discover this 6.3-mile loop trail near Manitou Springs, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 37 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

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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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The mountain most widely claimed to be the highest unclimbed mountain in the world in terms of elevation is Gangkhar Puensum (7,570 m, 24,840 ft). It is in Bhutan, on or near the border with China. In Bhutan, the climbing of mountains higher than 6,000 m (20,000 ft) has been prohibited since 1994.

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Gangkhar Puensum, Bhutan Widely considered the highest unclimbed mountain in the world at 7,570m, Gangkhar Puensum can be found in in Bhutan and lies on the border with China.

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Gangkhar Puensum In 1994, Bhutan prohibited climbing mountains higher than 6,000m (19,685ft) out of respect for local spiritual beliefs. Since 2003, mountaineering has been forbidden completely and, as such, Gangkhar Puensum remains unclimbed.

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