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Manitou Springs

Garden of the Gods – Balanced Rock loop from Manitou Springs

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Colorado
El Paso County
Manitou Springs

Garden of the Gods – Balanced Rock loop from Manitou Springs

Moderate

4.6

(2049)

16,882

riders

Garden of the Gods – Balanced Rock loop from Manitou Springs

01:08

16.6km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Garden of the Gods Park

Blair Bridge Open Space

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.36 km

Gateway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Gateway Trail is a hiking and biking route that winds through the foothills near Mount Sanitas. There are great views of Boulder and the surrounding landscape. The trail is …

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2

8.64 km

Red Leg Brewing Company

Highlight • Pub

Beer garden with mountain view

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13.6 km

Garden of the Gods

Highlight • Natural Monument

The garden's red rock formations were created during a geological upheaval along a natural fault line millions of years ago. Archaeological evidence shows that prehistoric people visited Garden of the …

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15.7 km

Balanced Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Balanced Rock is a huge, 700-ton boulder perched on a small pedestal just off of the main Garden of the Gods Road. Don't expect to be here alone, however. There …

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16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

1.44 km

569 m

544 m

264 m

124 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

6.02 km

192 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (1,890 m)

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Saturday 10 October

27°C

12°C

14 %

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