May 10th, 2008
If you enjoy hiking or climbing and would like to support local non-profit organizations while doing so, consider the Summer of Summits '08. Participants form teams, then pick a hiking, climbing, or mountaineering objective, such as summiting a particular peak.
December 17th, 2007
The summit rewards you with a grand view of Pikes Peak, Manitou, Colorado Springs, and the Garden of the Gods. Additionally, Red Mountain has had its fair share of Manitou history.
October 22nd, 2007
As the name suggests, the trail will eventually form a loop around Pikes Peak. The vast majority has been completed, granting us long stretches of trail in beautifully remote areas of the foothills. While it is not yet continuous, the total length is about 63 miles.
September 23rd, 2007
The scrub oak near the base of the trail transitions to pine and aspen forests, wildflower meadows, and finally the stunted, brave vegetation growing near treeline. The higher you are in altitude, the more likely you are to hear the chirp of marmots and the “squeak toy” noise of pikas.
September 14th, 2007
Of course, the most famous (and touristy) section of Garden of The Gods is the Central Garden Trail. Crowded as it may be, it is the best way to walk in the heart of the largest and most dramatic formations in the park.Give your feedback:What is your favorite place for a photo in the Garden? Your favorite climbing or biking route?
September 6th, 2007
At the top of the canyon, the trail offers a change of scenery and a break from the steep climb. The tall rock formations transition to a wooded valley with a gentler grade. The trail reaches its end at Stanley Reservoir, which is a great place for a picnic lunch.
August 25th, 2007
As you climb higher, you will start to notice more and more interesting stones on the ground. The soft, chalky textures and rainbow of colors hint at the unusual formations above you.
The summit itself is a beautiful collection of eroded pillars, ledges, and oddly shaped boulders.
August 22nd, 2007
The rocks you see at Red Rock Canyon Open Space share many features with the Garden of the Gods, acting as the next vertebrae in the spine of sandstone formations seen in their more famous counterpart. From many vantage points in Red Rocks, you can see the continuity of the chain: ancient slabs of beach popping up in an arc across the western edge of the city.
Give your feedback:
What is your favorite trail at Red Rock Canyon? Post your opinion. (Or your dog's.)
August 17th, 2007
Each of the Intemann Trail sections offers a nice view of the mountains, foothills, and city. Section 16 is close to Red Rock Canyon and Open Space, and it offers a fantastic overlook of the sandstone formations found there. Others places of the trail take you deeper into the forest and scrub.
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