Garden of the Gods is a national natural landmark right by Colorado Springs! You can take great photos of Gateway and Balanced Rocks from their respective parking lots. Or, try the Siamese Twins trail for a unique view of Pikes Peak framed by a beautiful rock formation. There are also miles of trails to explore. Start at the main parking lot for easy, concrete foot paths through the heart of the red rock formations. From the South Garden parking lot there are approximately 5 miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking or horseback riding.
Pikes Peak is one of Colorado’s majestic 14’ers and is a relaxing train ride away! With beautiful views along the way as well as at the top, reserve this train ride in advance if interested. Note you can also opt to drive up on your own as well. Note there is also a visitors center at the top.