Garden of the Gods is maintained by Colorado Springs which has built wheelchair-accessible walking paths and picnic areas in and around the formations. The adjacent Rock Ledge Ranch historic site is a step back in time. Interpreters share the pioneer-days history of the region. For more natural wonders, drive south from Garden of the Gods to South Cheyenne Canyon and Seven Falls . There is an admission charge to view the falls.
Visitors can picnic there and use walking trails free of charge.
From Helen Hunt Falls, take High Drive to the Bear Creek Regional Park and Nature Center , which features a wheelchair-accessible nature trail, nature programs and regional wildlife displays. Take a hike on one of its scenic trails. No tour of Colorado Springs would be complete without a trip to the summit of Pikes Peak . Though Zebulon Pike declared Pikes Peak unclimbable in 1806, visitors now have their choice of paths to the top of the 14,110 foot mountain. Experienced hikers can take the 12.6 mile Barr Trail , but plan for the hike to take between 6 and 8 hours to reach the summit.