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Garden of the Gods – New Sante Fe Regional Trail loop from Manitou Springs

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United States
Colorado
El Paso County
Colorado Springs

Garden of the Gods – New Sante Fe Regional Trail loop from Manitou Springs

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Garden of the Gods – New Sante Fe Regional Trail loop from Manitou Springs

09:51

100km

1,550m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

73 m in total

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Parking

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61 m

View of Ute Valley Park

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Ute Valley Park is a popular destination for hiking, mountain biking, dog walking, and running. The park offers vistas, geological features and destination-level trails, all readily accessible to outdoor enthusiasts …

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7.03 km

Gateway Trail

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The Gateway Trail is a hiking and biking route that winds through the foothills near Mount Sanitas. There are great views of Boulder and the surrounding landscape. The trail is …

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9.37 km

Garden of the Gods

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The garden's red rock formations were created during a geological upheaval along a natural fault line millions of years ago. Archaeological evidence shows that prehistoric people visited Garden of the …

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9.37 km

Garden of the Gods Rock Formations

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The garden's red rock formations were created during a geological upheaval along a natural fault line millions of years ago. Archaeological evidence shows that prehistoric people visited Garden of the …

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11.5 km

Balanced Rock

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Balanced Rock is a huge, 700-ton boulder perched on a small pedestal just off of the main Garden of the Gods Road. Don't expect to be here alone, however. There …

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11.5 km

Balanced Rock, Garden of the Gods

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Balanced Rock is a huge, 700-ton boulder perched on a small pedestal just off of the main Garden of the Gods Road. Don't expect to be here alone, however. There …

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88.8 km

New Sante Fe Regional Trail

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This trail stretches for 14 miles from Woodmen to Monument. The section between Lee Lake and the South Gate entrance of the Air Force area offers a well-maintained gravel trail with some pleasant hills and follows alongside Monument Creek.

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93.1 km

New Santa Fe Regional Trail

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The New Santa Fe Regional Trail is an 18‑mile rail‑trail from Palmer Lake down to northern Colorado Springs. The trail is made of crushed stone and has great views of the nearby mountains.

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100 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.6 km

17.7 km

12.8 km

7.00 km

2.88 km

103 m

Surfaces

75.1 km

13.5 km

6.87 km

3.95 km

676 m

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Highest point (2,890 m)

Lowest point (1,910 m)

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