Hike Garden of the Gods from the Trading Post

Distance: About 6 Miles round-trip

Elevation Gain: About 925 feet

Hike Time: About 3 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Condition: Well-maintained; some steep & rocky sections.

Hike Type: Loop

Hike Comments: Starting at the Trading Post parking lot on Beckers Lane, we'll make a loop through the park, through the smaller trails and past the ammonite fossil imprints on our way to the Central Garden (bathroom break), then up around Palmer Trail past Siamese Twins and back to our starting point.

Where to Meet: Garden of the Gods Trading Post

Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome and must be kept on-leash at all times in accordance with the applicable park regulations.