Category: Garden of the Gods

Hiking the Niobrara Ridge

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I’ve been wondering, why travel when there are beautiful places to hike here at home? OK, totally kidding! Here in Colorado Springs we have amazing parks and open spaces, not least of which is Garden of the Gods, a geologist’s dream come true on the Rocky Mountain Front.

Niobrara Ridge is just over a half mile walk, but the views are amazing. Hey, beauty is beauty regardless of trail length! We parked at High Point, Lot 9, at the southeast edge of the Park and are heading to the base of the trail. What a beautiful view north at 7:30am.

Gorgeous morning, so let’s go!

Let’s Hike Garden of the Gods–It Is About Time!

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It has been quite a while since we hiked together, so it’s time to head out for a three-mile hike in Garden of the Gods. Arriving at 6:15am, we have golden light, trails you have never seen, and huge rocks, particularly red rocks, everywhere. Now I know what so many country songs mean when they talk of “red-dirt”! We’ll be brushing it off our shoes and if our shoes “breath”, we’ll be washing it out of our socks. Ready to head out? The Bretag Trail awaits!

Let’s Go . . .

Winter Wonderland–Colorado Springs Style

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North entrance walkway

The forecast was for a few inches of snow Sunday night, but when I peeked outside about 8pm, huge snowflakes were falling and everything was covered. What would the morning bring?

Heavy, wet snow clinging to everything, not a breath of wind, 20 degree temperatures. This means a trip to Garden of the Gods. A beautiful winter wonderland–Colorado Springs style!

Watch your step!

Hiking on a Blue-Sky Day

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begin hike

How can I resist a walk in Garden of the Gods on such a lovely afternoon. Living only two miles away, the temptation is too great. A short loop hike with great views east and west on a gorgeous blue-sky day. Let’s explore along Ridge Trail Loop.

Let’s go . . .