Near Garden Drive Trail
The moon hides behind Gray Rock.
Near Garden Drive Trail
Climber on South Gateway Rock at the Garden of the Gods.
Near Garden Drive Trail
Cathedral Valley's red sandstone formations.
Near Garden Drive Trail
Looking down the trail at the Dakota Hogback.
Near Garden Drive Trail
Gray Rock glowing at the Garden of the Gods.

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Garden Drive Trail

4.3 (3 Ratings)
A paved trail connecting the Gateway Trail to the Perkins Central Garden Trail.
0.2
mi
Distance
37
ft
Gain
easy
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Flatter
Steeper
0.16mi
Distance
37ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
6,408ft
High Point
6,372ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail begins at where the Gateway Trail "ends" at Juniper Way Loop Road. A well marked pedestrian crosswalk is there to help crossing between the two trails. From the crosswalk, the trail heads northwest towards the Gateway between Kissing Camels and South Gateway Rock.

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