Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs

[CarolfromTX]

This magnificent property was given to the city with the proviso that it was free to the public in perpetuity. It’s breathtaking in more ways than one, at an altitude of 6000 ft.

 

[jujube]

The last time we were there, some whackadoo with little experience climbing
and the wrong equipment decided he was a mountaineer and started up a pinnacle. He ran out of steam on the way up and had to be rescued.

It was interesting to watch.

I believe climbing is, or was, allowed, of course with the proper permit, equipment and level of skill.

It's a gorgeous, gorgeous place to walk around. There's something "otherworldly"about it.

 

[Teacher Terry]

I’ve been there and it’s really beautiful!!

 

[CinnamonSugar]

More perspectives of Garden of the gods…

 

[hearlady]

Our family attended a few Easter services there.

 

[David777]

Have never visited that special geologic place since it is distant, but as a landscape photographer have hiked and explored many in Utah's Colorado Plateau. If you like pinnacles and towers as I do, you might especially like, Bryce Canyon National Park, Arches National Park, Goblin Valley State Park, and Fisher Towers and especially the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park.

Canyonlands National Park - Wikipedia
Arches National Park - Wikipedia
Goblin Valley State Park - Wikipedia
Fisher Towers - Wikipedia

canyonlands utah needles - Yahoo Image Search Results

 

[mrstime]

Zion is just spectacular but no pinnacles. It is in that general area too.DH and I love that area of the US.

 

[Jules]

Garden of the Gods is very special. So many places are in that area.

 

[lynx78]

Carol...we were there 2 summers ago...awesome place and nice little hike trails, climbs...thanks for sharing

 

[Dr. Jekyll]

Way back when, my company had offices in Colorado Springs and I would occasionally get to go. I always made time for a trip to GotG when I was there.