Garden of the Gods - Siamese Twins
About This Trail
Garden of the Gods park is a public park which offers a variety of trails to explore. The nature center has great educational exhibits, offers a great view of the park, and has a kid friendly cafe. The Siamese Twins trail is a .5 mile loop trail that offers an amazing view of Pikes Peak and unique rock formations. At the midpoint there is a ‘window’ through the rocks that you can sit and take a picture that will have Pikes Peak in the background. There is a gradual incline and decline. This trail is not stroller friendly and has stairs. It is a perfect hike for toddlers. There are connecting trails if you wish to make your hike longer. It is not wheelchair friendly. Dogs are allowed, but must be leashed.
Trail Features
| Seasons | Fall, Spring, Summer, and Winter |
|---|---|
| Surface type | Dirt |
| Elevation gain | 104 ft. |
| Carrier needed | No |
| Stroller friendly | No |
| ADA accessible | No |
| Water fountains | No |
| Bathrooms | No |
| Cell reception | Spotty |
| Pet friendly | Yes |
| Nearby convenience store | Yes |
| Camping Nearby | No |
| Emergency support within 5 miles |
Yes |
Trail highlights
The trail features a unique rock formation that has an opening with a view to Pikes Peak.
Fee & Parking Details
Parking Lot #14 within the Garden of the Gods Park, dirt parking lot.
Trail Contributor
I became a branch ambassador for the Colorado Springs branch in February 2017. I became active with Hike it Baby in April 2016 and fell in love with carrier hikes. I currently host and enjoy toddler led and stroller hikes.
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About The Guide
Hike it Baby Family Trail Guide is an online resource to help families with children source trails that little legs can hike and parents can feel comfortable with. Hike details are sourced and have been hiked by families who participate in our community. Our contributors do their best to give you all the details they can, but if something is missed, you can reach out to the contributor and offer suggestions for them to add to make it a better trail description for all. This guide was built with a generous 3-year partnership with L.L Bean. Like Hike it Baby, L.L Bean believes that helping get families into nature from birth on is key to healthier, happier communities.
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