Montezuma's Tower is a tall, thin fin of sandstone just south of South Gateway rock. This formation is home to an iconic, improbable-looking rock climb that traverses the thin spine of the rock, rather than its face.

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1. Central Garden Trail

2.12km

00:35

40m

Hike the easy 1.3-mile Central Garden Trail in Garden of the Gods Park for stunning red rock formations and Pikes Peak views.

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2. Palmer and Central Garden Loop Trail

4.90km

01:21

90m

80m

Hike the easy 3.0-mile Palmer and Central Garden Loop Trail in Garden of the Gods, featuring red rock formations and Pikes Peak views.

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3. Gateway Trail to Palmer Trail and Scotsman Trail Loop

6.42km

01:46

120m

70m

Hike the easy 4.0-mile Gateway Trail to Palmer Trail and Scotsman Trail Loop in Garden of the Gods, featuring iconic red rock formations.

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Elevation 1,970 m

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Location: Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States

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Montezuma's Tower

1. Central Garden Trail

2. Palmer and Central Garden Loop Trail

3. Gateway Trail to Palmer Trail and Scotsman Trail Loop

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