Closures and Updates in the Pikes Peak Region

Starting in September 2024, construction of a new waterline through Garden of the Gods Park will impact access to the main Central Gardens. The park will remain open to welcome visitors, with plenty of trail and detour options. This project will carry into spring 2025.

Main takeaways to know are:
1. The park will remain open for the duration of the project.
2. This project will enhance our National Natural Landmark park, providing better access for fire mitigation and park safety, improved accessible parking, more accessible routes and improved restroom facilities.
3. The Gateway Trail from Juniper Way Loop to the Central Garden will be closed throughout construction. However, detours are set in place to access Central Garden.

Alternate Entrances Into the Park

• Balanced Rock (off Garden Dr.)
• Ridge Road (off W. Pikes Peak Ave.)
• Beckers Lane (off Manitou Ave.)

Restroom Access
Lot 2 restrooms have reopened and are available during normal hours.

Shuttle Information
Free shuttles from Parking Lot 1 will operate Friday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (no service Nov. 18 & 22). Shuttle service resumes Nov. 23 and will run Friday through Monday until year’s end.

Get more details at the City of Colorado Springs waterline project page.

You can find plenty of excellent trails in and near Garden of the Gods Park that will not be impacted by this project.

Here are just a few options:
1. Siamese Twins Loop Trail
2. Scotsman/Buckskin Charlie Trail
3. Trails throughout Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
4. Trails throughout Red Rock Canyon Open Space