Garden of the Gods

Trip

Hiking – Garden of the Gods

After work 7-mile hike where we traverse the perimeter of the Garden of the Gods.

  • Thu, Aug 1, 2024
  • Pikes Peak
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 970 ft
  • Pace: 2.0 -- 2.2 mph

We shall meet in the South Garden Parking Lot and start walking promptly at 5:15pm. Please be sure to lock your car and do not leave valuables in sight.
Please click this link for Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qn7zAaB3ytLhXJaF6

  • This is an after-work hike in GoGs without any explicit extended stops. We shall have brief  water breaks and photo ops as needed.   
  • The trail is expected to be generally dry, trekking poles could be helpful. Also headlamps are recommended.
  • No pets please.
  • We shall travel as a group and practice 7 principles of Leave No Trace. If you need to refresh yourself with LNT, please visit: https://learn.lnt.org/courses/101
  • Due to after hour hike, please assume no access to bathrooms. 
Route/Place

Garden of the Gods


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Ten Essentials
  • Please dress appropriately for a summer hike, no jeans.
  • Hiking Poles
  • Headlamps 
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