Reviews of Garden of the Gods (Travel Agency)

Lawrence Woods

An amazingly beautiful open space that was gifted to the city of Colorado Springs. The whole geology of the park is completely upside down. The red rock became exposed (upside down) at the last upheaval of the Front Range.

Kayla Bruskas

If you are in the area, I highly recommend stopping by the garden of the gods. I was only able to stop for a couple of hours, but could have spent all day at the park. It is busy and parking can be tough to find, but this is an absolute must to. I wish I would have brought my bike to explore more of the park and many paths that are available. Must do!

Robert Theut

One of the most amazing natural formations I've ever seen. I visited it for the first time with my grandchildren. They had a great time also.

Summer Ellington

This place is a MUST SEE for Colorado Springs. Absolutely beautiful. Was told you can walk a wolf here? Do horseback tours all kinds of stuff. You can easily drive and see everything or hike for a more in depth visit. Visitors center has food and a nice little educational area. You can also catch a tram for a fun little tour with park rangers. Definitely will come back for a hike.

Aaron Lilach

By far the greatest space to find adventure for free that we’ve ever been to. Rock climbing, hiking, biking...you can do it all. Ask a volunteer at the visitor center for help in customizing your adventure. Want rocks? They will guide you to them. Scenery? They will show the best places to visit. Worth the few moments of your time. Pack plenty of water!

Arron Chavez

Just beautiful. Absolutely beautiful views, easygoing traffic and friendly local people. Prices of everything are up there, and parking can be difficult, unless you're up for those long walks! The visitor center is a great place to stop for information, trail locations, sights to see, parking areas. Most places are cool with pets roaming with you on a leash, but there's a couple places that probably shouldn't have pets, even with a leash. I had a wonderful time simply walking around, taking in the scenery. People are very polite, friendly, and definitely willing to help and give directions if they can. Love the area! All the stars to all the gods!

Rich Hanson

Gem! This place is AMAZING! Relatively easy hike for what you get to experience. I will be back. We went on a Sunday and got there early, but it still was busy. Love it.

Keena Leonard

A must see and amazing work of natural art! This place has amazing views and is agreat location for photo opportunities or simply enjoying nature. Wear comfortable shoes to help extend your stay. Sun protection and water bottles are also recommended.

Lanna Peace

Love this place. It's free and has amazing views. Our family has been here many times over the years and it never gets old.

Jacqueline Wilson

Wow. What can I say but just beautiful. There are so many trials to hike and different ways to see the scenery it is just amazing. I will have to say the trail taking you closet to the rocks is my favorite only because you can read on how the different rock formation came to be and other info about them. But I also enjoy the other trails because they gave you great views and a nice hike! All in all a must see place!

Chan

Must see. The name says it all "Garden of the Gods", amazing rock formations. Nice and clean trails. Plenty of scenic spots, some with parking and some just have a few road side spots. Still take your time, follow your google map, since most of the roads are one way. Only 20 minutes or less from Colorado Spring, there are no reasons not to come. It is well worth it.

Reflections of a simple mind

Was a fantastic experience to explore through the park( 1300 acres) and see the gorgeous sandstone formations. It’s like a walk through the time. There is hiking and biking trails around the park. Have seen people rock climbing too. Plenty of photo opportunities all around the Park. Located in Colorado Springs, it is a National Natural Landmark. The Park is free to the public. ( read to know the story of friendship and who donated the Garden of Rocks with the condition that Park should forever be free to the public) We covered Manitou Incline and Pikes Peak the same day.

i, Scotticus

Awe inspiring. Be sure to allow yourself time to really take in the scenery; there's a lot there. And just thinking about the tectonic physics that caused it to happen is intimidating. Love it. Need to see it again.

Katie Leigh

Absolutely beautiful! A must see if you're in the area. Great pictures. Easy hikes. Bring water and wear sunscreen! I love that it's free and always will be.

Daniel Lee

Garden of the gods has quite a following and I highly recommend carving out about 4 hours here. There are numerous trails you can take, and if you’re up for it, take the moderate-to-hard hiking trail, Palmer trail. It has great view points and it’s about 4 miles. There are plenty of parking spaces and we recommend parking in the lot down from the visitor center near the ranch. It’s an open field and you’re guaranteed to get a spot! Take lots of pictures and enjoy.

Tallia B

Came from east coast, had a tour. The Jeep tour was a little pricey. It was 40 dollars per person for 90 minutes, they took us to manitou springs and had us try the mineral water and gave us some historical background of the place. The tour guide named Scout was very informative and it was good use of time for a couple hours if not from around here!

Rosalia Heppler-Austin

Absolutely beautiful!!! So much hiking! You wouldn't believe all the options. Thru have cemented trails for the easier routes and the rough terrain for the people wanting to go off the path. So many vantage points to soak it all in from. Only a little bit touristic in some spots but you always have the option to venture off. We loved it! Would definitely return

Sheikh R

Over rated. Or may be we visited all the good places first and then explored this one the day we were leaving. My recommend will be to visit this one first. Free plenty parking and free entry.

Susan Phillips

I was vacationing Colorado in July when I visited Garden of the Gods. The hiking was unbelievably exciting and beautiful. I'm from Virginia and I had never hiked in the Western part of USA. I was blown away by the views. The scenery was awesome. I loved the rocks and the views were spectacular. There was a variety of hiking from easy to challenging. Whatever level of hiking you prefer you will not be disappointed. At Garden of the Gods Mother Nature is out in full force. The beauty of this place is an emotional experience.

Asher Higgins

Excellent park, great scenery. The collection of rock formations is interesting. Good place to find Prairie Falcons and White-throated Swifts. Because I was with family I probably spent more time there than I would have on my own, so the four stars reflects that. Check it out, hike for an hour or so and you won't be disappointed.

Mary Ann Perez

Fascinating area, and love that you can drive through it! The visitors center is really informative, and beautifully done. There were climbers actually climbing the day we took our adult son, and he was intrigued watching them pick their footing as they moved up the rocks.

Melissa Baglio

Garden of the Gods one of the most popular sites in Colorado Springs. Plenty of trails to adventure and a few look out points. Best to park and hike but parking fills up fast. You can also drive the loop and see lots of great views without ever hiking. Great any time of year! 10/10 would recommend

Rachel Odolski

Well paved park with options for those who want to experience an easy hike. Otherwise the paved path at the bottom was very clean and taken care of. Easy for those who could not handle much difficulty. The areas everyone could hike were clearly marked and signs/fences were in place to prevent you from going to dangerous places. You can hike more difficult climbs with a permit and proper gear.

Sunil Mehta

We were here on vacation and this was on our list, and a highly recommended places to visit. I have to say that it one lived up to our expectations. We had a great time and I highly recommend it for people who like to hike. We also came across a few people who were climbing rocks. You can drive the entire loop and look at all different rocks by driving. There are hikes that you can take a different parking spots. Allow yourself four to five hours to look at entire park and explore a few hikes. I recommend ridge trail at parking Spot 10. It has really scenic views.

Danielle Tyrrel

Google actually took us access the street to the welcome center, but we found it. It wasn't exactly what I was expecting. It was a hot day, so we just drive through instead of walking. It was nice to have the option.

Jacky Hieken

I can't rave about this place enough! Spectacular views, extremely friendly and helpful staff at the visitor center, and so many options for walking paths! Definitely a must-see

Amir khan

Garden of the gods is a truly amazing and beautiful place. The rock formations are awe inspiring given that they are out of character for the surrounding vistas. There is a beautiful walkway that takes you around the park. We saw a number of deers in the park. There are rock climbing opportunities for the rock climbing enthusiasts. Highly recommended!

Zimco Zimmerman

Amazingly beautiful! There are walking/hiking paths, biking trails, and you can even drive through the park!! Most of the roads are one direction only, there are barricades in places when near drops, and larger vehicles are welcome as well.

Scott M

Very informative information center set against an absolutely beautiful backdrop of the mountains. The park itself is huge and has several fantastic hikes you can take. I didn't have a ton of time here but my time spent was very fun. I definitely look forward to returning on my next trip!

Jonathan Durand

This uniquely amazing place to visit. Breathtaking scenery. The hikes are great to explore the deeper formation of the rocks. I recommend to bring a lunch or a meal that you can explore more. Try to spend half day to earn the nature energy with explore and get the experience of this beauty of nature. Cameras a MUST. It's very touristy but worth to be patience with photographs of where you want take the photos. The nature is breathtaking and it does give you the God of Garden energy into you. I definitely will come back when I come to Denver again. I enjoyed the visit

Susan Pettitt

Garden of the Gods is my favorite place to go hiking in Colorado. The views are amazing. There are many different trails to explore. A great place for photography and getting some exercise. Also enjoy going into the visitor center just outside of the park. The staff at the visitor center has a lot of great knowledge about the park and always friendly. Highly recommended Update: highly recommend going to Garden of the Gods on a morning that they do not allow cars to drive through the park. Today Oct. 6th was the day we experienced no vehicles morning. We parked across the street from the visitor center and walked into the park. It was a new way for us to see the park. We started from one end of the park checking out some of the amazing Red Rocks and made it all the way to the Balancing Rock. Took about 3 hours round trip on foot and almost 6 miles altogether. Loved it

Jessica Schnittker

It is absolutely beautiful here. Everything is free, except for the items they are selling in the shops of course. Dogs are allowed as long as they are leashed. There are so many things to see you could spend the whole day here. I'm sad I haven't come more often, my kids had so much fun.

Dillon McGrew

The name alone should be enough to convince you it is worth a visit. It is a great place to hike and has a beautiful area that is handicap accessible.

Ann5825

natural beauty, a gift shop that was originally a trading post with fun local gifts & an exceptional art gallery. fun gold panning & a lovely patio for dining

Ashley Dumaine

We visited on our first day in Colorado Springs and we're very glad we did, it was a great place for an early evening hike. The views were amazing and you can even see Garden of the Gods in a couple spots on some of the trails. There are a lot of trails so you can spend several hours here or just an hour and still have a great time.

debbie nuncio

Beautiful park. Accessible for everyone, well paved and marked. You can spend the entire day here. Bring water!

RIPAN BHOWMIK

We went there in cloudy day.It’s truly a garden of gods park. Maybe long long time ago gods used to come here to visit. Rocks formations are truly beautiful. It’s also free to get in. Most attractions rock is balance rock and kissing rocks

Hugo Guerra

Incredible place. We first visited 40 odd years ago and it was great and now is even better. Great place for trekking or just enjoy the magnificent view

Kyle Lee

This place is absolutely beautiful. The name says it all. So much to do here for all ages. Well paved paths with wheelchair accessibility through beautiful ancient rock formations. Unpaved paths for hiking, biking and horses all over the park. And they even have anchors set on the some of the biggest rock features for rock climbers - just make sure to bring your safety gear and to stop by the visitor center to grab your climbing permit! You can also drive through the entire park without ever needing to step out of your vehicle to see all of the breathtaking rock features. The best part of all is everything is free to the public, the park is funded entirely by donations. If this isn't on your list of things to do when visiting Colorado - add it. This can be a day long adventure of hiking or you can cruise through the ancient rock formations by car in about 20 minutes - you decide!!!

Colleen LaRock

We had driven through before once but didn't have time to walk through. Today we came to walk through and it is breathtaking. Literally because of elevation we had to go slow. Spiritually uplifting too. There are easy paved trails, longer marked trails and if you want to climb you have to get a permit. Be sure to stop at the visitor center. The picked the prime location for an overall view with Pikes Peak centered behind the rock formations. We also stopped at the trading post. Cafe had lots of tables inside and outside. Typical items for sale in the store but we did buy some things. We saw some horse back riders on one of the trails.

Beautiful Colors

This parl is SO beautiful! If you plan on going to Colorado you should definitely visit. There are rocks you can go inside and small ones you can walk on. The rocks are really bright orange and some are white. There is also a nice souvenir shop.

Juliet Adams

This place is absolutely beautiful. The name says it all. So much to do here for all ages. Well paved paths with wheelchair accessibility through beautiful ancient rock formations. Unpaved paths for hiking, biking and horses all over the park.

Katie Girdner

A must stop if you are in the area! No entrance fee, great visitor's center with helpful staff (and a cute cafe) and lots of areas to explore. Be sure to park and walk around the various formations.

Ashley Diener

What a beautiful and free park! We were blown away by the natural beauty here! The volunteers in the visitor were extremely helpful. A huge thank you goes out to them!!!

Tianna Crane

Super pretty, awe inspiring rock formations with mountain backdrops. Be sure to stop in at the visitor center as well for the cool displays and interactive educational kiosks. Totally worth a visit, and it's free!

James Gamez

The Garden of the Gods was great. Make sure you bring sunscreen with you, if you are going in the summer months, there aren't many shaded spots on the trail,and it does get hot fast. The trail near the nature center leads directly up to some of the most beautiful parts of the park. Also, there can be a massive amount of people here towards the middle of the day, so I recommend getting here early. Really nice public park, totally reccomend seeing it if you're in the Olympic City.

B G

My second time visiting.Just did a quick drive through this time. Named perfectly. Other-worldly beauty. A must see if you are visiting Colorado Springs!

Jeffrey Smay

Nature in all its glory can be found here. Must stop and see/experience this natural wonder. It is easily an entire days worth of things/hikes to do. Bring water, some snack food and a good attitude for the day and enjoy all that the park has to offer. The Siamese Twins trail is a nice, easy jaunt that really packs in a lot of bang for the effort!

luke bailly

Arguably the most beautiful place in all of Colorado! I never miss an opportunity to visit this splendid destination. The parking is sometimes difficult, but the effort is more than worth it.

Eric McLaughlin

Beautiful destination. Free. Very accessible and mostly easy to moderate trails. And there is alot to see. Can definitely fill day if you like taking pics and day hiking

Phillip Moore

Such a beautiful place to visit. The park is well maintained and the trials are marked easily. The staff are also all very lovely and would gladly visit again

Jonathan Ro

Not on the scale of Bryce Canyon, Zion or National Parks of that ilk, but well worth the visit if you're in the Colorado Springs area. Fascinating red rock formations with some gorgeous picture taking shots. We're only sorry we couldn't stay longer to walk the well laid out hiking and walking trails. Segway and electric bike rental available at the visitor center if you want to leave your car there. Guided tours by Jeep also departs from the visitor center.

Meghan Thompson

Such a gorgeous place to go. Although it was crowded because we went here on a random summer Saturday it was still cool to see. I love Colorado and even though I'm from here and I've seen them before there are some things you just don't get tired of seeing. This being one of them.

Sapper Mac

Beautiful park. It is meticulously maintained and they are constantly working to upgrade facilities and accessibility. Traffic flow is good, even on busy days due to the one way layout. The paved trails for the casual visitor are level and easy to walk. The hiking trails are well marked and provide the best photo vantage points. Parking can be challenging on busy days if you are trying to find a spot inside the park but, if you are willing to walk the initial 1/4 mile, there is always room in the main lot. The lodges, stores, and restroom facilities are spread throughout the park and greatly enhance the overall experience.

Anatoliy Grinberg

One of the most beautiful places I've ever been to. Amazing hiking trails. Views are out of this world. Definitely coming back.

C Dubbya

The fact that this is an open park, with no rangers both makes this park awesome and terrible at the same time. Parking on busy days is nothing short of a nightmare, the shuttles are helpful. But the public masses have proven themselves, time again in other parks that now have to be policed, to guarantee to destroy this beauty. I won't turn this in to a diatribe about how despicable the human race is in their lack of basic respect for nature, but go enjoy it before they trash it.

May Alanzi

Absolutely gorgeous! The visitor center was really nice and had lots of information. There was also a large interactive section for kids. Large gift shop with your typical tourist goods, but also some cool and unusual things. The park had great trails with breathtaking views. A must see if you're in the area.

Megha Aggarwal

We were passing through the area and made a stop at this place. The weather was pleasant and we drove around stopping at the viewpoints. We also did the central garden trail. We also spent some time and got a souvenir from trading post. The post was much bigger than I thought and had a huge selection. It also has a coffee shop and several flavors of icecream.

Nana Gaye

My autistic grandson calls these the great Red Rocks. I couldn't agree with him more. He lives in Colorado Springs and goes there at least twice a week. I wish I lived there! It's an awesome place. Highly recommend

Lyndsi Johnston

FREE!! What more can you ask for? Lots of trails to walk, but be prepared to hunt for a decent parking spot, bring lots of water. Use the restrooms near the park entrance as there are none along the trails.

Alexis Coats

Awesome trails! This is a must do in Colorado Springs! There are beautiful rock formations that the whole family can appreciate. Some trails are paved and some are not with 1,300 acres of sandstone formations the entire family can enjoy. It has wheelchair accessibility. They also have a gift shop with an overlook. This is a very clean and well maintained park. An absolute must see!

Rev Kate Williams

Beautiful scenery, fun hiking trails, I love this place! One of my favorite places to visit whenever I'm in Colorado Springs. Everyone should go at least once.

quy van nguyen

This is a great place for your heart with nature ❤️

John Miller

Absolutely beautiful, great hiking, rock climbing (with permit required), and it's free. Accessibility for all types with good facilities. Can get a bit crowded on weekends - try to go early morning on a weekday when crowds are light and the sun is facing the rock front and Pike's Peak for the best experience.

j cruzer

Classic rode stop! Be prepared to walk or search hard for parking. This is a great spot for kids and adults. There are paved and natural walking trails and great photo opportunities of really unique geological structures. There are trad, and top rope climbing options available with permit but you must bring your own gear.

Annette H.

There is a gorgeous hike (or drive) for anyone here. And it's FREE, including the museum (except for Jeep tours, renting Segways, etc.). The park's splendor and diverse scenery and trails make it one of my favorites in all of the U.S. It is high traffic, even though we arrived after the height of summer tourist season, wow. It's more than enough acreage, however, to handle the crowds. Skip the gift shop in the Visitor's Center. Do not miss: The Trading Post gift shop, the Balancing Rock, and the Siamese Twins Loop. I'm amazed there are occasional forks without trail markers so I got lost for a short time (beware, the map is limited in detail).

Riaj Mahamud

It is really nice to visit the Garden of the Gods. We have spent 1.5hr in this park. You can do a lot of fun activity there. There are huge mountain, you can hike and climb as well ( provided that you have training and approval). They have guide rides who can explain the things around. There is also trails to hike. The park doesn’t have any entrance fee. There is a road that round around the park so you can enjoy the park while riding in your own car. Along the road there is outlook to stop to see and take pictures of this place.

Rikin Patel

Fantastic! Only one word describe this place. Being very accessible makes it even better for everyone. Get there first thing in the morning to find parking spot. You can easily spend half a day here hiking around and enjoying the view. They made it even free which makes it even better. Thanks to the owner and their kind contribution to the people.

Rick Roberts

Love this place and we have wonderful pictures that will last forever. Thank U all for awesome time. The only thing I couldn't do was walk around cause my wife has probably w/ her legs, so we went through by car. Loved it!!!!! Thank U!!!!! God Bless!!!!! Kate and Rick

Brooke D

Beautiful place to drive through and super fun to hike through. Be safe! Amazing photo opportunities.

Gretchen Schaumann

One of the most incredible FREE places to visit left on earth. We so enjoyed it! Do go early in the day, as it tends to get busy. So beautiful to see and experience. You can also do some hiking, so plan to bring your water and appropriate gear to get up close and personal.

Justin Egeler

How could you rate this any less than 5 stars? Other than the massive influx of new tourists flooding the area, which is is absolutely warranted due to the sheer beauty of the place. I’m a Colorado native and GOG is an absolute staple of the springs.

Tyler Collins

Loved this park. Nestled just outside of the city, it was super easy to get to. Parking was fine, and even though it was busy I didn't feel crowded. The gift shop was a bit overpriced for my tastes, but that's to be expected at a tourist stop. I definitely plan to come again some time and bring my sketchbook and watercolors with me!

Leigh Licata

What else is there to say that hasn't already been said here? So great that someone donated the masterpiece of landscape for future generations and demanded it always be kept free to visit. Beauty smacks you in the face from the first glimpses of the sandstone formations and just won't quit. Miles of hiking but there are roads throughout the park making it extremely accessible and enjoyable for everyone. One of the best places to visit in Colorado Springs, an absolute must-do if you're visiting the area.

Sarah

This was a nice place. It was very touristy when I went at the end of July. Mobbed actually. The gift shop was nice. My family and I walked on the trail before doing the drive-through activity. It was scorchingly hot out which detracted some enjoyment, but it was still worth it overall.

Michael Kerns

This place is truly worth seeing. Don't skip it. Don't just drive through it. Park your car and hike. You won't be sorry you did. Beautiful and serene. Literally mind blowingly beautiful EVERY..WHERE..YOU LOOK.

Ursula Karbach

Couldn’t wait to visit this place when I lived here! A must see at least once in your life. If heaven was located in the mountains it would be here. I sure felt like I was in heaven. Very spiritual place! I felt like the rock formations were a direct creation by God/gods.

Jenny N' Sterling

It was a very hot and clear day. That sun is pretty strong, so don't mess around without sunblock. You WILL be a crispy critter. It was very beautiful, so its worth the sun baked hike. I suggest you hike in the morning. They are finishing up some paved walkways, so it will be handicap accessible! When it's done, I can bring my folks!! It looks pretty close to being done, too.

Tanner Pike

Beautiful place with great views! Drive as far in as you can to park. There will be spots further in! Best on a weekday. Weekends can get busy but it’s always beautiful regardless!

Martin Evans

I was surprised how lovely and peaceful this place was, even though there were a lot of visitors. It is big enough to not feel crowded. Nice walking trails, the shortest are all paved, but with going on the unpaved trails for the full experience.

Douglas Stout

Really enjoyed both driving and hiking in the park! Hiking opportunities for a range of abilities, including technical climbing with prior approval. You can also drive through the park and see many of the rock formations without leaving the car, though I'd recommend parking and exploring where possible. Nice visitor center with plentiful parking. Best thing: it's all free!

DAT Hudson

Beautiful views and fun hiking trails. Grab a map from visitors center or pull it up on your phone. Easy to get turned around trying to get back to your car, if you park in one of the "pull off" spots. Be careful some say 10min parking, for quick photo op.

Miesha Bailey

Absolutely gorgeous, awe-inspiring piece of heaven! U would have happily stayed all day. The Trading Post is full of beautiful, unique items, and delicious fudge!

Paula E

Absolutely amazing!! Be sure to wear your walking shoes for this scenery! You can hike as little or as much as you choose. The park is beautiful! I can't get over how nice the weather was when we visited here on 7/31/2019. The breeze was amazing & the view is outstanding! Never have I seen something as beautiful as these rocks! A must see if you're visiting Colorado! My camera doesn't do it justice!

Ron Billings

Perfect for hanging out for a few hours or taking day hikes. Great geology. Beautiful views and very picturesque!! Sometimes I drive straight through it without stopping as a peaceful "shortcut" on the way home.

Jon Morrill

We enjoyed the park. I believe those who hike or bike through the area would give it a 5-star rating. Driving through as we did doesn't provide the same experience. Take the time necessary to fully enjoy and explore the area. You'll be glad you did.

Kyle Faba

Great place to take a hike if you have kids or older adults (low stress), amazing views of the formations and different fossil sites. You can walk the garden (about 4 miles rt), take a off-road jeep tour, or a tram tour. The hike is the better option, but if it's sunny or hot just bring some extra water and a hat as there is little cover. The visitor center is amazing with some good history, and a nice little dinosaur exhibit that shows which species they have discovered here in the state and where you can go to see those different sites.

Nate Elznic

Views are amazing and lots of great trials. We make it here once a summer from NOCO. Great place to hang out and hike with family for a day and have some of the best views on earth while you do it!

Jeffrey Dowdy

Amazing rock formations. Also, very hot! I have two tips to combat the heat. Look at a map before you arrive and plan what you want to see and how you plan to walk through the 'garden'. Parking strategically will also help. You can park at the visitor center, but you will walk pretty far in the heat before you arrive (or you can get a tour on a shuttle or jeep or bikes). You can also park at the initial lot across from the visitor center, but you will still be walking a good distance. We drove further in and it lessened or hike considerably. If you have more time and come in the early morning, this won't be an issue. Lastly, bring plenty of water. Did I mention it was hot?

Elyssa Looney

This place was really fun and awesome. Although we were only here one day the fact that the place was free and the hiking and location were great made the experience fun! If we had known ahead of time we would have registered for a climbing permit since they had climbing everywhere! The interpretation in the visitor center was as good as a national park and the facilities were nice and clean. The only reason I would give this place four stars is that I was expecting the views to be better than they were. Overall I would recommend this place to others and would gladly come back.

Caleb Peacock

I walk my dog here a lot. I'm a local photographer, love to take shots here. My puppy also loves the walks. There's always a lot to see and you definitely have to visit more than once to get the full layout. Love to spend my time at Garden of the Gods!

Lisa Miller

Such a beautiful park. We hiked the Palmer trail and then more! It was a perfect day and great morning to hike 4 miles with that scenery. Jeep tour with Clementine was a wonderful 2 hours and so much nature to view and experience places we didn't when know was there! Helen Hunt waterfall and tunnels.

Uttam

I was there in just before spring season probably not the best time to visit. Best time would be spring or summer time. There is museum at the head office , I liked that more though. If you are planning to visit try going without guide, good location for running or nature sight seeing.

Danielle H Larsen

Wow my family loves this place. Hit the visitor center and then get out and walk around. It was fun. I’m knocking off one star because on the last month we have been 4 times and parking is an issue to get out and walk. We have to circle and wait many times. Please help with the parking :). The rest is magnificent!

Susi Robison

An absolute must to see. Easy hiking. Horse trails too. Sometimes rock climbing to watch. Visitor Center is great also.

brigitte brown

Garden of the Gods with a name like that it must be excellent, which it was. Perfect for hikers, joggers, bikers, climbers and walkers. The rock formations are breath taking. The drive is beautiful and you can park take pictures or sit and just take in Gods Beauty!

Andrew C

Visiting, passing by, or living in Colorado Springs? Garden of the Gods is one of the most iconic places in the city other than Pikes Peak, but who can really miss our tallest mountain here in Colorado Springs. Easy access Fun for the entire family (very young, youngest, young, teens, adults, retirees, and the old). Lovely trails Hiking trails Horseback riding Photo Spots Driving through Rock climbing Biking Waking Running Pushing Stroller You might see deers depending on the season.

Dane Sigua

The views are amazing here and you could easily take hundreds of photos without realizing it. We finally got to park and explore late in the day because the parking is limited. We got to hike all over the park which is the best way to see the rock formations. You can get up close and even do some rock climbing if you have the gear and permit. There’s plenty of wildlife to see as well. Overall this is a must visit if you’re in Colorado Springs.

Daniel Fetchak

No need to say anything specific here- this is a MUST for those visiting Colorado. Rock climbing, pictures, beautiful rocks, everything the heart could ever want all in one place! Check it the general store too- great food and gifts

Casey Markwell

So beautiful and amazing. Great for a family day out. Lots of fun and unique hiking trails with beautiful surroundings.

colomom ingraham

Its beautiful. I was born and raised in co but never went to the garden. So I brought my kids and family here to enjoy the day before our concert. Very happy to make that decision.

Z Wil

Really beautiful park that is pet friendly and free. It's very busy and popular though, so if you're looking to be more in nature and not such a touristy spot, I'd suggest trying elsewhere. But Garden of the Gods is a must visit if you've never been there before!

Sarah A

Absolutely beautiful, stroller and wheelchair accessible place. Easy access from the interstate. Visitors were friendly and quiet. Wonderful place to take the family.

Megan Caille

What a beautiful place and amazing experience! I would highly recommend this especially if you like walking/hiking and being outdoors. There are many easy and more difficult trails to explore depending on what you are looking for.

Melissa Lee

Free!! Great small park. Accessible. Wonderful views. Fun to climb around where allowed. Nicely paved road. Excellent signage, easy to get around and understand.

Bamboo Songs

In the middle of a heat wave there were still so many people here. It was crawling with people. The guest center staff was super helpful. The atmosphere in the park is beautiful. It's also in a great location, next rv areas, near town where artsy stores abound, near great restaurants and other cool places. I'm going back here when it's a better time of year.

n p

Beautiful place to visit. Lots of paved and unpaved trails. Good place for families with kids to visit. I like how they're trying to preserve the area, but the giant plaque nailed into the rock makes me scratch my head. Climbing is allowed in certain areas only with permission.

Mandy Lenihan

I seriously love this park!! It is so beautiful to walk through! There are plenty of trails to choose from and while there are usually a lot of people in the park, once you get on the trails there's a lot less people and a lot more nature. The visitor center has a variety of neat exhibits where you can learn about the park, the wildlife in the area, and some of the history. There's also a really great gift shop inside the visitor center. Plan a day trip with your friends or family and enjoy it this summer!

Elvis Colucci

Garden of the Gods is full of tourists YES. But there is a reason so many people want to walk the path of the Garden of the Gods. The setting, the views, the rock formations are incredible. They are breath-taking. And when you are viewing such wonders of the earth, you forget about all of the other people and just Thank God He created these rock gardens. Most beautiful place we've ever seen. Our cheeks hurt from smiling so much. We will definitely be back again. The views are absolutely beautiful.

Pisey In

Very beautiful and well deserving to be called garden of the gods. We took a trolley ride ($17/person) it was a 40mins ride with a brief history told by Santa Fe (he's also our driver) and it's so worthy ! Thank god there's also a cafeteria. The museum and Parking is completely free too. Must See :)

Jermaine Tyner

This was a great place to visit. Parking can be a little challenging during busy times, but the scenery is well worth the effort. Great trails for hiking and walking. Also miles of bike trails and paved paths. Really got some great shots and enjoyed every moment of the visit. Make sure you go by the visitor center before going in the park. They have maps that will really help a lot.

Kelly Day

Been there twice in the last 2 months. First time we hiked the main tourist areas. This morning we drove down from rampart range where we camped and saw some of the more "less traveled" parts. Lots of wildlife. Beautiful views. Never felt rushed and just took our time to enjoy it.

Daniel Garcia

This is one of the best free parks I have been to. Great hiking with beautiful views of rock formations and wildlife. There was construction but I cant wait to go back and see how that turns out.

Christine Parker

Great space. You could go for an entire week and find different things to do every time. We have smaller kids (2, 4, and 6). We used a hiking carrier for the youngest but the bigger kids were able to climb a ton of stuff. Highly recommend.

Nico Maroulis

I took my kids here for a quick visit and ended up spending the entire day exploring. We loved it. I haven’t been here since I was a kid. It was so nice to spend time together on a new adventure. I know money is tight for them so it is great to see the upgrades they are doing to restrooms etc. wonderful place to visit.

Jabez C. Hart

Good for a couple of visits a year. Pick good weather. Geo wonders, but nothing like the Colorado Plateau, which is truly stunning. Has a great visitor's center, squeezing as much meaning out of the spot as is possible.

John Smith

When I heard about the Garden of the Gods from friends, I am very much looking forward to coming here. This is a very beautiful place. You need to walk to see more beautiful scenery. Believe me, if you want to see the scenery, you will come. Right place, the air here is very fresh, and if you come in winter, there will be different scenery, completely different feelings. If you are a resident near Denver, you must go. In summer, you can choose the weather comparison. Come here when you are cool, because you will feel very relaxed, the wind is the most comfortable, I feel very free, I really enjoy every minute here, I think I will definitely come back here in winter, go Feel the different scenery, just one hour away from the center of Denver, relatively close to other attractions, the Garden of the Gods! ! !

Henry Wimcas

A remarkable city park. It's free. Garden of the Gods blends the dramatic beauty of Colorado with the quiet peacefulness of a local park. Large red rocks rise right up in random formations, forming beautiful walkways beside them and between them. Yet the walking is mostly flat with lots of paths, providing a relaxing haven to stroll along leisurely and collect your thoughts before heading back out on the next Colorado adventure.

Jonathon Carlson

Great place with well established and mild, but scenic hiking trails. The views are great and there's plenty of hiking, with trails that anyone can use. I recommend parking in the central parking lot, since it gives the best and closest access to the well established trails and the best views with the rock formations.

Taylor C

Garden of the Gods is a beautiful place. And, to those who aren't "moved" by such sights, I'd say go for the intrigue. I found myself looking at the geological formations and wondering how, what, and how long it took for them to be shaped. What was their mineral composition. In that regard, I found it very interesting. While the picture was from the car, my girlfriend and I did walk a trail and a half.

Averil Hudson

Beautiful place, stunning scenery, fantastic info centre with lovely helpful staff - & guess what? One of the last free things to do is n the states!! Fabulous.

John Meirowsky

A great experience for people of all ages. The biggest challenge of visiting the Garden of the Gods is finding a parking space. Frequently you have to wait for someone else to pull out of their stall in order to get parked. Bring lots of water comfortable walking shoes as you will need to hike in to see the rocks. The visitor center has lots of educational exhibits to understand how the rock formation was created and has great views of the rocks to take photos.

Christy Lavender

Absolutely beautiful and a great experience. If you have a chance to take a tour, do it! Its a lot of fun! The museum is great as well!

Michelle Staley

The beauty is breathtaking. You can slowly drive through or park and climb a rock. My daddy and I had been in Denver visiting my youngest and we drove through on our way back to KC

Heart

Beautiful landscape. I really enjoyed wandering around this area. There are so many rock formations and the colors are amazing. There a re plenty of hiking trails. A small museum. Small gift shop. Plenty of parking. Free entrance. Plenty to do and see within the area. It was pretty overrun with tourists when I arrived. Still worth a trip to walk the area.

Laura

5 words, PUT THIS ON YOUR LIST! INCREDIBLE views, easy walk for any age. You will be blown away. Stunning, clean, wildlife, endless views. Drive to the top of the mountain too! I will never forget this place! Simply stunning.

virendra kakade

Visited Garden of Gods with parents a year ago. The view from the viewing gallery is where you start feeling enchanted by the scale of the monument. Garden of Gods brings you up close and personal with the massive rocks . You tend to see big rocks in mountains but you don't know the sheer scale until you visit this place! Definitely visit when in Colorado.

Matt Fleenor

I love that it was given on the condition it stayed free to the public....cool place, lots of great photo oops and hands on..... Can climb if you have the skills. Awesome wild life...Love this place!

Stacy Lim

Spectacular view. This place gets very busy and touristy. If you arrive early, like 8am then you can avoid a lot of people and get amazing parking. Highly recommend hiring Front Range Climbing for climbing. Got to see the park in a completely different way.

Karle Alhamdulillah

This was a unique experience that only Colorado could provide! It was very nice thing the parks shuttle tour also! The staff were all friendly and honestly it was a great experience overall! Definitely recommend going to the springs near by and visiting the park after dark, but watch out for bears!!

Saya Nelson

We came from the Mid-South to see Colorado, and stopped at the Garden of the Gods on recommendation from my Coloradan friend. It was honestly one of my favorite stops, and we didn’t even do any of the hands on stuff like rock climbing or horse riding. The trails were really nice—a lot wider and better maintained than I’m used to seeing. There are also tons of signs (literally every few feet) telling you not to go off trail at all as the vegetation is delicate. Breathtaking scenery, and you don’t have to pay a fee to get in.

Ed

Truly awesome place to visit, the views are simply amazing. I recommend getting a map from the visitor center. There are several different parking lots depending on which section you want to see. The map has all the parking lots marked and really helps. Also, the visitor center has electric bike and Segway tours available.

Nani Merck

I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for something free, interesting, and beautiful to do while in Colorado! I didn’t know that this place even existed until we got there, but I’m so glad that the hotel manager told us about it! Surprisingly there wasn’t a ton of people there, so we got to take beautiful photos with the formations, with the mountains, and with the cliffs, so I highly highly highly recommend this to any and everyone! Definitely the highlight of my trip!

Willie Wreckit

What an awesome place! The only problem I had there, was that my time was limited. It's like a desert oasis in Colorado. Climbing, hiking, biking, or just chilling out. I'd like to go back on a school day to avoid the large amount of people there, but this park is Terrific!

Jenna March

Absolutely gorgeous. We were there when there was just a bit of snow on the ground which really added to the scene. It was a very cold morning which helped jeep the crowds down which was wonderful.

David Souri

Great place to walk around and take photos. We got all our steps in for the day and watched rock climbers, saw some wildlife, met some cool families with their pets. Also the coffee shop has some great drinks!

Matthew Baker

One of the coolest and most beautiful places I’ve ever been to. You can pay a lot of money to tour the park or just drive through it find a place to park and do your own thing. At parking lot #2 you can walk a path right through the center of the park on the north side, on the south end you can actually hike up it. It’s all free and Amazing.

Jackson H

The Visitor's center is awesome and restrooms are clean. I can't believe this place is free! Plenty to see and do. The geologic history, recent history and other presentations in the Visitor's center are interesting. The views from the trails are breathtaking. The kids did not want to leave. Plan on at least 4 hours. Since it is free, you can spread the hiking out once a few days, if you like. The roads are crowded, but it was not an annoyance. We parked in a less popular area and walked to the more popular areas, it was good way to go. We saw several deer up close and smaller wildlife. We will be back.

Shauna Damon

Incredible natural wonder. So happy I made this a stop on my vacation. A bit over touristy for my typical liking however it really encourages tourists to follow trails, throw garbage away and park in appropriate locations. The rest areas/giftshops were beautiful and had just the right gifts for those back home. Fantastic place to visit.

Prajwal

A good location to walk around and take in the vistas. Ample parking spots available. It is close to Denver/Colorado Springs and can easily turn into a half day outing. Numerous trails throughout the park and lot of signs offering local information.

Bernie H

Lovely terrain and views located close to Colorado Springs. I went trail running there and the intersections were all very well marked making it easy for a tourist to navigate. The outstanding viewpoints and rock formations throughout the park make this worth exploring further. We were just passing through when we found Garden of the Gods but will definitely be back to see everything this natural wonder has to offer.

Breonna Preston

Busy with people but easy to be secluded in some spots. Good place for walking or hiking or climbing. Amazing to see red rocks jutting out of the ground in random places. Easily could spend 45 mins to 2 hours here. Beautiful and free.

Al Estrada

What can one say about this park that hasn't already been written about extensively? Miles and miles of trails, a wonderful Visitors Center that has the most amazing view of the park in the foreground and Pikes Peak in the background. A nice gift shop with fairly reasonable prices for the Colorado area. Want to see amazing Greenery? Check. how about amazing Stone formations? Check. How about some deer squirrels a bear or a cougar if you're lucky? Check. Want to meet nice people from all over the country, if not all over the world? Check. Ah,, but a picture is worth a thousand words.

Ryan Warrum

Never gets old! Love the views and trails are always well groomed. You can have a different experience every time. Stop by the visitor center to learn more of the history and topography of the park. A family favorite for sure.

pharettface

I have been coming here for 26 years and it's a fun place to hike. With the recent growth of our city it is very crowded on weekends but with some patience it's easy to enjoy. Just please don't block traffic or stop on the road to take pictures do that while your hiking around.

Abhishek Verma

Wonderful rock formations! Not a very big park or driving loop so great for families with or without kids of all ages. Also, lots of trails of different difficulties so pretty awesome for active adults too! On a good day you can see professionals rock climbing! They have a great visitor center with a big store and exhibits and a theater. Best part of all, the park is free! Obviously donations are appreciated. Overall had a very good and worthwhile time here. Definitely recommend this place if you are in the area.

Kayla Essex

This place is breathtaking!! Definitely get there early if you can though. And try to go on a weekday. We went on Saturday around noon and it was packed. Nowhere to park to get out and walk so we just had to drive through. The drive is great as well, but we went back on Monday and got there at 9am and plenty of parking spaces. The walking through was EVEN BETTER! It is definitely a must do!!

Adrian Douglas

Cant believe these beautiful structures are in the middle of nowhere. They've done a great job maintaining the grounds and making a walkway all around. Its 7 miles around so be sure to find parking or wear good shoes!

Grace Hatcher

It was so beautiful. We did the trolley tours and our guide was so informative and we learned so much. She even recommended some things to do close by. We had such a wonder time.

David Stephenson

Can only rate with 5 stars. This area is one of a kind with no other place on EARTH with the spectacular scenery as a gift from GOD. My wife and grandson and I are traveling from Minnesota to spend a week with our son and uncle. This is just the first full day in Colorado Springs and we have been overwhelmed with the beauty of all this fabulous mountain experience.

Matt Sly

Wow, what an amazing place. It is such a great opportunity to see some geological wonders. So thankful this is made free to the public. Go early, take the drive around the park and get oriented. Take in the southern sites of the park from some of the smaller parking lots. Then head to the Visitors Center and ride the shuttle in to catch the north side. You will love it!

Lara Hawthorne

Stunning scenery! Numerous trails are fully accessible. Visitor center is filled with informative displays. Only thing they charge for is a fun 15min movie that *takes you back in time * and explains how the rock formations came to be. Did I mention the wildflowers?!? The display in June was fantastic.

A, two K,E,M infinity

It is amazing and worth the sometimes difficult parking. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water and snacks. High altitudes for people visiting should be aware hikers might have a harder time. Sunscreen on and you will see some of the most beautiful sight of your life!!! I like to stop at visitors center.

Adrian M

Absolutely love this place. Get there early to get parking or great ready to walk far I'm and out. Stop at the visitor center for your map. Other than that there are many trails and the views are incredible. Feels like jurassic park given the sizes of the red Rock formations.

Kenneth Carr

Garden of the Gods park is one of our favorite places to go. It is only about 25 minutes from our house, so we try to take advantage of that and go often. The park is free, and it closes at dusk. You should check the website or call to make sure of the specific open and closing times. There are plenty of options when it comes to hiking or just walking. There are paved walking trails at the main parking area, and there are many other hiking trails throughout the park. One of the nice things we like about Garden of the Gods is that we can take our dog. There is a visitor center across the road from the park that people should check out as well. We went there once years ago. Now we just drive and walk through the park. There is also a nice overlook area. We take a picnic lunch/dinner and watch the sunset. It's a great place.

Knox Wolf's Nomadic Journey

This place is awesome! Plenty of paved trails, are as for rock climbers, and most of all - the natural beauty of these humongous rocks! Just knowing that a fossil dinosaur skull was found in one of the ridges is beyond exciting! Great area for picture taking too! I definitely recommend this place! It's free admission too!

Kurt Sanchez

The garden of the gods and the balanced rock are one of the same. I was born and raised in these parts. Don't take the tour, no reason to. Drive up, and take pictures, enjoy a hike, take your pets for a walk. Lots of people frequent here, taking pictures, hiking, biking, running. Parking is free. And they have an outpost gift shop. I pointed out lots of stuff here to the out of towners. And they were snapping away, pictures. Like the kissing camels, balanced rock, and etc.