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South Gateway Rock

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South Gateway Rock

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South Gateway Rock

Recommended by 35 hikers out of 36

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Garden of the Gods Park

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

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Best Hikes to South Gateway Rock

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1. Central Garden and Palmer Trail loop — Garden of the Gods

6.53km

01:49

120m

Walk among towering red sandstone giants with Pikes Peak framed through natural rock windows.

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2. Central Garden of the Gods loop — Garden of the Gods

2.12km

00:35

40m

Paved loop through towering red sandstone spires and gravity-defying rock formations in Colorado's natural gallery.

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4.5

(17)

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3. Siamese Twins rock formation – Kissing Camels Rock Formation loop from Manitou Springs

9.90km

02:46

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jamie S.

June 30, 2023

South Gateway Rock, along with its sister-formation North Gateway Rock, dominates the landscape of the central Garden of the Gods area. From this spot you get great views of this beautiful red and orange sandstone formation. You also might see rock climbers on this side of it, who are actually not allowed to use white chalk so that they do no mar the natural hues of the sandstone.

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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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South Gateway Rock

1. Central Garden and Palmer Trail loop — Garden of the Gods

2. Central Garden of the Gods loop — Garden of the Gods

3. Siamese Twins rock formation – Kissing Camels Rock Formation loop from Manitou Springs

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