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Please check local regulations for: Garden of the Gods Park

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    1. Siamese Twins, Kissing Camels & Three Graces loop — Garden of the Gods

    6.49km

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    130m

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    October 23, 2023

    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.

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

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