North Gateway Rock and Plaque

North Gateway Rock is one of the most prominent features in Garden of the Gods. This towering sandstone fin is where the famous "Kissing Camels" formation is located (they are best viewed from the east side of the formation), the rather infamous "Tourist Gully," and several famous rock climbs. Although scrambling is not allowed in the park, Tourist Gully got its name from the multitude of tourists over the years who hopped the fence and scrambled up the gently angled rock ramp, only to discover that it is far easier to get up it than down it, requiring rescue. There is also a large dedication plaque here mounted on the side of the rock comemorating the generosity of the Perkins family who gifted this land to the city in 1909.