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Ancient Landscapes Private Geology Hike at Garden of the Gods

Ancient Landscapes Private Geology Hike at Garden of the Gods

Overview

Embark on a journey through time with Trail Gems Geology Tours! From minerals and rocks to faults and fossils, we will uncover the secrets of Colorado’s geologic past as we explore the best trails in the Garden of the Gods Park.
During the tour, you will experience:
• Fun and informative hike that highlights the best that the Garden of the Gods has to offer
• Learning to identify our local minerals and other features in the rocks
• Discovery of fossils that highlight Colorado's amazing geologic past
• A deeper appreciation of how today's majestic landscape formed
• Officially permitted guide
This tour includes bottled water and the use of a daypack and hiking poles, if needed. In addition, each child will receive a geology sample bag that includes a fossil and a trail gem! Other details: Total hiking distance will be approximately 2 miles on maintained dirt trails. Guests should be physically fit and enjoy a moderate challenge.

City: Colorado Springs

Sat 19 Apr

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Starting at $99.00

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Sat 19 Apr

Starting at $99.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Daypack, hiking poles, and basic geology field equipment

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Garden of the Gods

We'll meet in the iconic Garden of the Gods Park and embark on a journey through time! From minerals and rocks, to faults and fossils, we will uncover the secrets of Colorado’s geologic past as we explore the best trails in the Garden of the Gods Park. During the tour, you will experience: - Fun and informative hikes that highlight the best that the Garden of the Gods has to offer - Learning to identify our local minerals and other features in the rocks - Discovery of fossils that highlight Colorado's amazing geologic past - A deeper appreciation of how today's majestic landscape formed - Officially permitted guide This tour includes the use of a daypack and hiking poles, if needed, and a variety of healthy trail snacks and water. In addition, each child will receive a geology sample bag that includes a fossil and a trail gem! Other details: Total hiking distance will be approximately 2 miles on maintained dirt trails. Guests should be physically fit and enjoy a moderate challenge.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (31)

David R

Aug 2022

We (myself and my 20 year old son) had a great time. Eric helped me to see things in the Garden of the Gods park that I have not seen before and my son saw the topics he learned about in his college geology class in action. Anyone can go see the park, Eric will help you understand the park!

mariagraces2022

Jul 2022

It was a lot of fun seeing how the evidence of the past were preserved in the remains of the current landscape. Eric was excellent in “transporting” us on what happened millions of years ago. My high schooler even is considering applying to the university where Eric teaches. I love the small loop, don’t miss !

HKMike76

Jul 2022

The whole tour through Garden of the Gods was awesome! Eric was very helpful from the get go, directing us to the starting point and welcoming us upon arrival. He is very knowledgeable and I could tell he truly enjoys talking rocks! We started with a pleasant little hike where he explained the “how” this truly extraordinary geology came about, and the “what” we where actually looking at (i.e. ocean beds, algae mats, sand dunes, river sediment, etc) . The next part of the tour lead us up a ridge where we explored hidden fossils along the trail’s edge, some dating back 300 million years! For visitor and local residents alike, this tour provides picturesque views, amazing sites and a great introduction into the geology of this truly extraordinary landscape. My 73 year old mother joined the tour as well, and also loved it!