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El Paso County
Woodmoor

New Santa Fe Regional Trail – Garden of the Gods loop from Monument

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Colorado
El Paso County
Woodmoor

New Santa Fe Regional Trail – Garden of the Gods loop from Monument

Hard

3.3

(11)

79

riders

New Santa Fe Regional Trail – Garden of the Gods loop from Monument

09:31

110km

1,640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 14.7 km for 894 m

Permit required

After 16.3 km for 5.49 km

Permit required

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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23.7 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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2

26.7 km

Monument Creek Bridge

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Monument Creek is a 27‑mile stream flowing south from Mount Deception. This section of the New Santa Fe Regional Trail follows the creek for several miles.

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3

30.1 km

Waterfall on Monument Creek

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Flowing 27.2 miles from Monument to Fountain through the entire Colorado Springs area and along I-25, this point provides a nice view of the creek and a small waterfall.

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4

30.9 km

Bridge Over Monument Creek

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This point along the trail provides peaceful views of Monument Creek as it crosses a small bridge.

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5

34.2 km

Great view of the Pikes Peak range from the Pikes Peak Greenway.

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41.9 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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7

44.2 km

Garden of the Gods

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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110 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.3 km

22.1 km

8.07 km

7.62 km

6.00 km

1.56 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.2 km

22.6 km

18.7 km

2.19 km

797 m

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Highest point (2,890 m)

Lowest point (1,860 m)

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