Ride Garden of the Gods & Manitou Springs: Best Guided eBike eBike Tour

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Difficulty

moderate

Duration

2 hours

Fitness Level

Moderate fitness: able to stand and pedal on short climbs and ride for two hours with brief stops

Overview

Pedal-assist takes the effort out of climbing and the focus back onto the scenery: red sandstone fins, Pikes Peak vistas, and Manitou Springs’ bubbling mineral faucets. This two-hour guided eBike loop delivers geology, history and easy thrills—perfect for travelers who want maximum payoff with minimal sweat.

Ride Garden of the Gods & Manitou Springs: Best Guided eBike eBike Tour

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

You start with a quick helmet fit and a demo—three settings of pedal assist that suddenly make the jewel-red monoliths of Garden of the Gods feel close enough to touch.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Hydrate for altitude

Even short rides feel harder at 6,500–7,000 feet—start hydrated and carry extra water beyond the provided bottle.

Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes

You’ll mount and dismount on varied surfaces; shoes with good tread make short off-bike explorations safer.

Use sunscreen and a hat

High-altitude sun is intense; apply broad-spectrum SPF and consider a light jacket for wind protection.

Respect rock formations

Stay on designated paths and don’t climb on fragile sandstone to protect the park and avoid fines.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Mule deer
Red-tailed hawk

History

The area was used by Ute and other Indigenous peoples and later became a 19th-century resort town famed for its mineral springs; many Victorian-era structures remain in Manitou.

Conservation

Garden of the Gods enforces designated trails and forbids climbing on fragile formations—follow Leave No Trace principles and stick to paved or marked paths to protect the sandstone.