Ancient Landscapes Private Geology Hike at Garden of the Gods

Colorado Springs
Durations- 2 hours (approx.)
Languages- English
Address- South Garden Parking Lot, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA

Explore the Garden of the gods on this private hike in Colorado Springs. Your guide shows you the best route, explaining the ancient geological formations you pass along the way. Find fossils you may well pass on a self-guided tour, and hear stories about how the land was formed. Make sure to wear proper hiking clothes, but know there are hiking poles and daypacks to borrow if needed.

  • Easily find your guide at your Colorado Springs meeting point
  • Stay hydrated with provided bottled water, so no need to bring your own
  • Bring the kids, who receive a goody bag at the end for a special treat
  • Have lots of personal attention from your guide the entire tour

What To Expect

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Garden of the Gods

We’ll meet in the iconic Garden of the Gods Park and embark on a journey through time! From minerals and rocks, to faults and fossils, we will uncover the secrets of Colorado’s geologic past as we explore the best trails in the Garden of the Gods Park.

During the tour, you will experience:
– Fun and informative hikes that highlight the best that the Garden of the Gods has to offer
– Learning to identify our local minerals and other features in the rocks
– Discovery of fossils that highlight Colorado’s amazing geologic past
– A deeper appreciation of how today’s majestic landscape formed
– Officially permitted guide

This tour includes the use of a daypack and hiking poles, if needed, and a variety of healthy trail snacks and water. In addition, each child will receive a geology sample bag that includes a fossil and a trail gem!

Other details:
Total hiking distance will be approximately 2 miles on maintained dirt trails. Guests should be physically fit and enjoy a moderate challenge.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Include

Bottled water
Daypack, hiking poles, and basic geology field equipment

Exclude

Max group – 6

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