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An easy trail that starts in Garden of the Gods. Fantastic views
from above of the Garden of the Gods park and also of Pike's Peak.
This is a nice easy trail for a newbie. The portion north of Garden of
the Gods park near Rampart Range Reservoir is almost paved. The trip from
GoG park up to the Reservoir is a little rockier but still very easily
passable by cars.
In March 2000 it was easily passable with a little bit of
snow. There are several spots along the way up where you can see
absolutley gorgeous views of Pike's Peak. Make sure to take advantage of
them and snap a few pictures. Mine will make it up here once they are
developed.
Rampart Range Road South runs from Garden of the Gods near Colorado
Springs up to Woodland Park. Take I-25 south to exit 146 and follow the
signs for Garden of the Gods park. Once inside the park, follow the
signs for "Balanced Rock". Just north of the parking lot for Balanced
Rock is a dirt road marked Rampart Range Road. If you pass Balanced Rock,
just go around the loop again until you see the dirt road just before
Balanced Rock.
The trail can also be driven the other direction starting in Woodland
Park continuing down from the north portion of
the trail.
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