Near Perkins Central Garden Trail
Snowy day in Garden of the Gods
Near Perkins Central Garden Trail
The view from the beginning of the loop.
Near Perkins Central Garden Trail
Heading south alongside some beautiful rock formations
Near Perkins Central Garden Trail
Kissing Camels
Near Perkins Central Garden Trail
The moon hides behind Gray Rock.

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Perkins Central Garden Trail

4.8 (5 Ratings)
An easy and accessible path from the main parking area past the park's main sights.
0.8
mi
Distance
42
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyViews
Access Issues
Rock climbing requires a permit. Park hours: May 1- October 31: 5am - 11pm November 1 - April 30: 5am - 9pm

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.8mi
Distance
42ft
Elevation Gain
101ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
6,468ft
High Point
6,409ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
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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