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Montezuma's Tower – Siamese Twins rock formation loop from Garden of the Gods

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Montezuma's Tower – Siamese Twins rock formation loop from Garden of the Gods

Moderate

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Montezuma's Tower – Siamese Twins rock formation loop from Garden of the Gods

03:04

11.2km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Garden of the Gods Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.91 km

Views of Gray Rock (Kindergarten Rock) and Gateway Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.27 km

North Gateway Rock and Plaque

Highlight • Natural Monument

North Gateway Rock is one of the most prominent features in Garden of the Gods. This towering sandstone fin is where the famous "Kissing Camels" formation is located (they are …

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5.34 km

Twin Spires

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Twin Spires are two short towers in-between the iconic North and South Gateway Rocks in the center of Garden of the Gods. One unique feature of the Twin Spires …

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5.84 km

Benches on Central Garden Trail, Garden of the Gods

Highlight • Trail

The Central Garden Trail offers benches where you can sit down and relax along the way. This easy, 1.5-mile roundtrip path features less than a 30-foot rise, making it a leisurely and accessible walk for visitors.

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6.09 km

Three Graces rock formation — Garden of the Gods Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Three Graces are a fragile-looking rock formation adjacent from Montezuma's Tower. Comprised of three, thin sandstone fins next to each other, the Three Graces are a worthy place to …

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6.30 km

Montezuma's Tower

Highlight • Climb

Montezuma's Tower is a tall, thin fin of sandstone just south of South Gateway rock. This formation is home to an iconic, improbable-looking rock climb that traverses the thin spine of the rock, rather than its face.

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7.93 km

Siamese Twins rock formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

On closer inspection you will find that these two rocks seem attached like Siamese sisters. A very nice natural curiosity.

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10.0 km

Steamboat Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Although perhaps not quite as famous as its across-the-road neighbor, Balanced Rock, Steamboat Rock is a prominent feature that juts out over the main Garden of the Gods road. This …

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.33 km

2.15 km

1.99 km

696 m

Surfaces

4.33 km

2.86 km

2.08 km

1.37 km

343 m

198 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,970 m)

Lowest point (1,890 m)

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Friday 22 May

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63 %

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Montezuma's Tower – Siamese Twins rock formation loop from Garden of the Gods

Views of Gray Rock (Kindergarten Rock) and Gateway Rocks

North Gateway Rock and Plaque

Twin Spires

Benches on Central Garden Trail, Garden of the Gods

Three Graces rock formation — Garden of the Gods Park

Montezuma's Tower

Siamese Twins rock formation

Steamboat Rock

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