Seven Falls and Garden of the Gods Day Tour — Colorado Springs Waterfalls & Red Rocks

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Difficulty

moderate

Duration

6–8 hours

Fitness Level

Average fitness needed for a mix of walking and stair climbing; stair sections may challenge those with limited mobility.

Overview

This full-day private tour pairs the vertical drama of Seven Falls with the iconic red-rock spires of Garden of the Gods. Expect a 6–8 hour outing with a guided hike, a 224-step climb, a deli-sourced picnic, and private transport from Colorado Springs.

Seven Falls and Garden of the Gods Day Tour — Colorado Springs Waterfalls & Red Rocks

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

You step out of a luxury Suburban into a canyon that seems to have been cut on purpose for drama: granite walls rise, water threads down them, and the air smells like cold creek and pine. At Seven Falls, the creek announces itself in stages—a series of curtains that keep drawing the eye upward. Visitors climb 224 metal steps that wind tight against the canyon face; each landing offers a new angle where spray cools the skin and Pikes Peak stands like a distant, watchful host.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Bring more water than you think

Altitude and sun make thirst deceptive—carry at least 1–2 liters in addition to the provided bottled water.

Good shoes for stairs and slick rock

Sturdy hiking shoes with traction handle the 224 steps at Seven Falls and uneven sandstone in Garden of the Gods.

Watch for quick weather swings

A sunny morning can turn windy or stormy; pack a lightweight rain shell and check the forecast before you go.

Start early to beat crowds

Arrive in the morning for calmer trails and cleaner photography light—midday brings tour buses and stronger shadows.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Mule deer often graze near trail edges
Red-tailed hawks and turkey vultures ride thermals above the rock formations

History

Garden of the Gods was set aside for public use in the late 19th century after a land donation; the rocks themselves belong to the Fountain Formation uplifted during mountain-building episodes.

Conservation

Both sites manage heavy visitation—stay on marked trails to protect fragile desert soils and pack out waste; Garden of the Gods is a designated National Natural Landmark with active habitat restoration programs.