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Mountain/Rock |
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38.87780°N / 104.8802°W |
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El Paso |
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Trad Climbing, Sport Climbing, Toprope, Bouldering, Scrambling |
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
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6660 ft / 2030 m |
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Garden of the Gods is free to the public. Park hours are as follows: May 1 - Oct 31 5am - 11pm Nov 1 - Apr 30 5am - 9pm Dogs are welcome on a leash 6 feet long or shorter and must be picked up after by their owners. Garden of the Gods strictly manages climbing activity. In particular: 1. Scrambling is not allowed. You may walk and admire the formations, or use technical rock climbing gear to ascend them, but you may not scramble. 2. Do not climb in Garden of the Gods when the rock is wet. Climbing wet sandstone damages the formations and is dangerous to the climber. 3. All climbers must check in with the visitors center to fill out a free registration form. Click here for a full set of rules governing climbing in Garden of the Gods (PDF). |
Meadow Ridge Campground | Thunder Ridge Campground |
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• 19 campsites • 9,200 feet elevation • Season: Generally early May through September • $15 per night, per site • Amenities include tables, fire grates, drinking water, latrines, and trash collection | • 21 campsites • 9,200 feet elevation • Season: Generally early May through September • $15 per night, per site • Amenities include tables, fire grates, drinking water, latrines, and trash collection |
![]() Click for weather forecast | Due to relatively low altitude, “South Gateway Rock” is a reasonable year-round summit objective, weather permitting. Remember not to climb the sandstone following rain or snow. The heat and crowds of the high summer season may make this a less than pleasant place to visit on a weekend from June through August. Winter can be hit or miss here. One weekend brings high winds, frigid temperatures and scouring, driven snow while the next weekend may bring mild temperatures and sunshine. | ![]() Click for weather forecast |