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Perkins Central Garden Trail

 4.5 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Colorado Springs
  5. Garden of the Gods
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0.8 Miles 1.3 Kilometers


98%

Runnable

40' 12 m

Ascent

-89' -27 m

Descent

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

6%

Max Grade (4°)

6,457' 1,968 m

High

6,408' 1,953 m

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Shared By Karl W

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All Clear 29 days ago
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“An easy and accessible path from the main parking area past the park's main sights.”

— Karl W
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Rock climbing requires a permit.
Park hours:
May 1- October 31: 5am - 11pm
November 1 - April 30: 5am - 9pm

Description

This fully paved and accessible path starts from the main parking area at the northern end of Garden of the Gods. The path heads south past trail information and restrooms. You'll have lovely views of Kissing Camels to the right/west and White Rock to the left/east. The trail then turns right/west through the Gateway and past Sentinel Rock. Follow the central loop in either direction to get various views of Kissing Camels, Sentinel Rock, Three Graces, and South Gateway Rock. The trail returns to the parking area from along the same pathway you took to get to from the parking area to the Gateway.

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Land Manager: City of Colorado Springs, CO- Parks, Trails & Open Space

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Kissing Camels
Kissing Camels
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The moon hides behind Gray Rock.
The moon hides behind Gray Rock.
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The walking trails through the Garden of the Gods offer unique perspectives of this otherworldly rock formations.
The walking trails through the Garden of the Go…
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