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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! 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 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.

City: Colorado Springs

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $69.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $69.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

A variety of healthy trail snacks are provided

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
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

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 (11)

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!

BryanL104

Jul 2022

My 6yo son and I had an excellent hike and tour with Eric at Garden of the Gods in July 2022! We did the shorter "Ancient Landscapes" tour, which was the perfect length and level for my son! The scenery is gorgeous and Eric had a really nice loop picked out that avoided the largest crowds and told a nice "story" through time as we walked through different zones of the park and explored their geological features. The way Eric planned the walk and the points to highlight along the way was excellent and very engaging, and he was also very adept at fielding questions (from anyone - me a 6yo!) and tailoring the discussion and topics to our interests. Overall, an excellent trip to learn and explore in one of the gems of the Front Range! The website/payment/booking system is also very nice, super easy to use, and Eric was very responsive and super helpful when we had to shift the date of our trip ~1 week in advance.