Garden of the Gods
Red sandstone fins under Pikes Peak — and free
Towering plates of red sandstone tilted on end against the backdrop of Pikes Peak, laced with paved paths and threaded by climbers. A free city park in Colorado Springs that punches like a national park.
The shot
Balanced Rock and the Gateway with Pikes Peak behind.
Nearby & worth pairing
- Pikes Peak
- Manitou Springs
- Cave of the Winds
- Colorado Springs
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