Gateway Trail
Garden of the Gods Park, El Paso County, CO
Loop trail in Garden of the Gods Park, El Paso County, CO. Hiking, Road & touring bike, & Walking.
- Distance
- 0.2 mi (0.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 23 ft (7 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 min
- High point
- 6,345 ft (1,934 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Garden Of The Gods Sign 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Garden of the Gods Visitor Center 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Toilets: Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Gateway Trail
How long is Gateway Trail?
Gateway Trail is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) long. Most people take about 5 min. It climbs 23 ft (7 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,345 ft (1,934 m).
How hard is Gateway Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Gateway Trail?
Parking at the start, Free. Closest lot to the start: Garden of the Gods Suttle lot. 4 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Gateway Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 0.2 mi (0.4 km).
Is Gateway Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
Is Gateway Trail good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly. It is marked as wheelchair accessible.
What can you do on Gateway Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Road & touring bike, Walking. Shared with bikes. Surface: paved.
Where can you eat near Gateway Trail?
Cafe at the Garden, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: King Soopers, 1.2 mi (2 km).
Is this a good week for Gateway Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Gateway Trail
- Valley Reservoir Trail Garden of the Gods Park · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Galloway-Homestead Trail Garden of the Gods Park · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Chambers Trail Garden of the Gods Park · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.2 km)
- Susan G. Bretag Trail Garden of the Gods Park · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Dakota Trail Garden of the Gods Park · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Ute Trail Garden of the Gods Park · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Three Graces Trail Garden of the Gods Park · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.4 km)
- Ute Trail Connection Garden of the Gods Park · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
More hikes in Garden of the Gods Park
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap