Colorado Springs Geology Hiking Tour

Embark on a journey through time with Trail Gems Geology Tours! From minerals and rocks to faults and fossils, we will uncover the secrets of Colorado’s geologic past as we explore the best trails in the Garden of the Gods Park.
During the tour, you will experience:
• Fun and informative hike that highlights the best that the Garden of the Gods has to offer
• Learning to identify our local minerals and other features in the rocks
• Discovery of fossils that highlight Colorado's amazing geologic past
• A deeper appreciation of how today's majestic landscape formed
• Officially permitted guide
This tour includes bottled water and the use of a daypack and hiking poles, if needed. In addition, each child will receive a geology sample bag that includes a fossil and a trail gem! Other details: Total hiking distance will be approximately 2 miles on maintained dirt trails. Guests should be physically fit and enjoy a moderate challenge.

Meeting Point

South Garden Parking Lot

South Garden Parking Lot, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA

South Garden Parking Lot (#10) off of Juniper Way Loop Rd in the Garden of the Gods. Google Maps works well, but Apple Maps does not. We will meet near a small pavilion that has some interpretive signs found at the north end of the parking area.

What's included:

• Daypack, hiking poles, and basic geology field equipment

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Garden of the Gods

1805 N. 30th St., , Colorado Springs, 80904-1247, Colorado

We'll meet in the iconic Garden of the Gods Park and embark on a journey through time! From minerals and rocks, to faults and fossils, we will uncover the secrets of Colorado’s geologic past as we explore the best trails in the Garden of the Gods Park.
During the tour, you will experience:
- Fun and informative hikes that highlight the best that the Garden of the Gods has to offer
- Learning to identify our local minerals and other features in the rocks
- Discovery of fossils that highlight Colorado's amazing geologic past
- A deeper appreciation of how today's majestic landscape formed
- Officially permitted guide
This tour includes the use of a daypack and hiking poles, if needed, and a variety of healthy trail snacks and water. In addition, each child will receive a geology sample bag that includes a fossil and a trail gem!

Other details:
Total hiking distance will be approximately 2 miles on maintained dirt trails. Guests should be physically fit and enjoy a moderate challenge.

2 hours