Bike Tour Garden of The Gods: 5 Miles of Red Rock

Pedal around towering red rock on a paved loop through the park

A guided bike tour around Garden of The Gods in Colorado Springs where you ride approximately 5 miles on paved roads through sandstone formations, with an English-speaking guide, all safety gear, water and bike included. The route winds up and down the park's flowing terrain with views of snowcapped Pikes Peak in the distance. Moderate fitness is needed for the climbing sections.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bike tour around Garden of the Gods

• Receive historical introduction
• Ride mountain bike around park
• View sandstone formations
• See snowcapped Pikes Peak

The experience

You ride about 5 miles around Garden of The Gods on a paved road that loops through the park, gaining and losing elevation as it follows the natural contours. An experienced guide leads the route and explains the geology of the red sandstone formations and the history of the area and Colorado Springs. The contrast between the towering rocks and the snowcapped Pikes Peak visible in the distance shapes the whole ride.

This takes roughly three hours from start to finish. You'll be on a standard mountain bike the whole time, climbing some sections and descending others. The effort is real, but the pacing lets you take in the formations as you move through them. All safety gear, water and the bike itself are provided, so you show up ready to ride.

What’s included

• Standard mountain bike.
• all safety gear.
• water.
• English-speaking guide.
• transportation.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 13:30

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Under 9: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Pikes Peak Bike Tours

Is this one for you?Three hours is enough to ride the full loop without rushing, but leaves the rest of your day free for other Colorado Springs attractions or a longer stay in the park on foot.

Traveler reviews

3.67★★★★★★★★★★

3 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

How difficult is the bike ride around Garden of The Gods?

The route requires moderate physical fitness because you climb and descend as the paved road flows through the park over approximately 5 miles. The guide chooses the best route to experience the formations, but the terrain itself is the deciding factor. Expect steady effort rather than a casual pedal.

What do I see on the bike tour through Garden of The Gods?

Garden of The Gods' towering red sandstone formations surround you the entire ride, and snowcapped Pikes Peak appears in the distance, creating a striking contrast with the red rocks. The paved loop lets you approach the formations from different angles as you move through the park.

How long does the bike tour take?

The tour runs approximately three hours total, covering about 5 miles on the paved road around the park.

What's included in the bike tour?

The tour includes a standard mountain bike, all safety gear, water, and a guide who speaks English and shares the history and geology of Garden of The Gods and Colorado Springs.