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History of the Garden of the Gods Hike at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center
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History of the Garden of the Gods Hike

Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 9:30 AM at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs.

Date
Wed, Nov 11
Time
9:30am MST
until 11:30am MST
Location
Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center
1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904
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Weather forecast for Wed, Nov 11

High 61F, Low 39F, Cloudy. 0% chance of rain.

About this event

Join us on a trip back through time as you discover the human history of the Garden of the Gods. We will discuss the people and events that have shaped the park into the place we know today. Distance is about 2 miles along easy to moderate trails. *Please note that dogs are not permitted on this program. Weather dependent.

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