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Garden of the Gods Wilderness

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The trails that comprise the Garden of the Gods Wilderness are poorly marked. The signs are worn, damaged, marked-over by other hikers, and generally confusing. Moreover, the map at the trailhead is confusing. The trail network, in and of itself, is enjoyable, with enough curves and inclines to challenge you, but brace yourself for a confusing experience if this is your first time in the park and be patient. You can always download the Trail Run Project mobile app for help navigating on the trails.

Recommended Routes in Garden of the Gods Wilderness - 3

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Favorite The water-eroded underside of one of the sandstone bluffs juts out over the riverbed trail.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

River To River Trail: Garden of the Gods Wilderness Section

5.4 mi 8.7 km 516' Up 157.15 m Up 654' Down 199.24 m Down

Rosiclare, IL
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Favorite Looking south over Karber's Ridge.
Intermediate Intermediate

Indian Point Loop Trail

1.8 mi 2.9 km 158' Up 48.1 m Up 158' Down 48.29 m Down

Rosiclare, IL
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Favorite Below GotG looking South
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Garden of the Gods - Outer Loop

3.4 mi 5.4 km 418' Up 127.42 m Up 423' Down 128.93 m Down

Rosiclare, IL
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Garden of the Gods Wilderness Running

  • 9 Miles 15 Kilometers of Trail
  • 3 Recommended Routes
  • 4 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 9 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 2 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Garden of the Gods Wilderness - 12

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0.5 mi 0.8 km #1Observation Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Rosiclare, IL
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Rosiclare, IL 17 
4.4 mi 7.1 km #2Trail #001A
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Rosiclare, IL
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Rosiclare, IL
0.9 mi 1.4 km #3Trail #108J
Intermediate Intermediate
Rosiclare, IL
Intermediate Intermediate
Rosiclare, IL
0.7 mi 1.2 km #4Trail #108C
Intermediate Intermediate
Rosiclare, IL
Intermediate Intermediate
Rosiclare, IL

Photos of Garden of the Gods Wilderness - 37

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The water-eroded underside of one of the sandstone bluffs juts out over the riverbed trail.
Oct 10, 2016 near Rosiclare, IL
Some of the bizarrely shaped rock cliffs visible from the Garden of the Gods observation trail.
Oct 10, 2016 near Rosiclare, IL
Rocks and trees.
Oct 28, 2016 near Rosiclare, IL
The Indian Point Trail travels near the edge of the bluff in this section.
Jan 2, 2017 near Rosiclare, IL
Without a person for scale, it is hard to show the true size of this formation. These rocks are 60-80 feet tall. It is perfect for rock scrambling and exploring.
Jan 2, 2017 near Rosiclare, IL
Looking south over Karber's Ridge.
Oct 24, 2017 near Rosiclare, IL
Below GotG looking South
Mar 1, 2018 near Rosiclare, IL
Campsite
Mar 1, 2018 near Rosiclare, IL

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