2020

Ten spectacular kilometers This event is eligible for remote registration. Contact walking@falconwanderers.org.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Garden of the Gods

Year Round Walk

SN: 115119 - 2020 / Y0464

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Sheer beauty
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Various colors
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Twin Sisters
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Balancing rock
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when is the event

The event is closed

From Wed, Jan 1st, 2020 to Dec 31st, 2020

Start box available: Summer 8 AM to 8:30 PM - winter 9 AM to 5 PM

where is the event

Colorado Springs, Colorado

The address/location for the Physical Start Box (PSB) is as follows:

Garden of the Gods Trading Post

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

None provided

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Event comments

Bring your walking sticks and enjoy walking through the Garden of the Gods. Trail is rated 3C because of some hills. Route is on dirt trails through spectacular rock formations. Bring your cameras. Strollers and wheelchairs can complete portions of the the trails (especially in the Central Garden area), but not the entire 5K/11K. Restrooms available at the start/finish. *Funtionally disadvantaged trail is rated a 2B due to slight incline and the altitude. Water and Food: A grill at the start/finish offers sandwiches and drinks (times are provided above. - please refer to the Grill House. The Garden of the Gods Visitor's Center also has a cafe that serves food/beverage . County: El Paso

conditions for the event

Rating: 3C, Distance: 5, 11km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Hard

Wheelchairs: No

Event information

Leashed pets only! Summer: daily, 8 am - 7:30 pm. Summer grill hours: 11 AM - 7 PM. Winter: daily 9 am - 5 pm. Winter grill hours: 11 am - 4 PM. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Altitude 6,412 ft. Carrying water highly recommended.

Awards: 'A' Award available

how to get to the event

Driving to the start box

324 Beckers Lane, Manitou Springs, CO 80829 From I-25, exit 141 (Hwy 24 W), proceed West. Exit Hwy 24 "Business Rt, Manitou Avenue" sign, and turn left onto Manitou Ave. At the first traffic light (Beckers Ln), turn N (left), continue to Trading Post. In Summer, ride the trolley from Manitou Springs to the Trading Post for a small fee.

Maps phrase and directions link

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event sponsor

Falcon Wanderers (AVA-0072)

Event website: www.falconwanderers.org

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.