Absolutely beautiful scenery at Garden of the Gods. Ditto for the trek through Manitou Springs up to Pike's Peak. Trip up the mountain was fun, exciting, and one stunning view after another of the range and the valleys below. Up top is a unique experience if rising to 14,ooo feet is not something you are accustomed to. it is a bit of a drive to and from but you can nap most of the way back. You must request BERNARD as your guide, he was excellent.