Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs (must see)

The Garden of the Gods is a 1,341.3-acre public park, with a significant portion of 862 acres earning the distinction of being designated as a National Natural Landmark back in 1971. This park is renowned for offering various outdoor activities, including hiking, technical rock climbing, road and mountain biking, and horseback riding. It holds the distinction of being the city's most frequented park, drawing in more than two million visitors annually. With an extensive network of trails spanning 21 miles, it caters to a range of recreational pursuits, including summer running races, bike rides, and the Pro Cycling Challenge Prologue event.

The park's primary trail, known as the 1.5-mile Perkins Central Garden Trail, stands out for being paved and accessible for wheelchairs, traversing through the heart of the park's largest and most captivating red rock formations. The trail commences from the North Parking lot, which serves as the main parking area accessible from Juniper Way Loop.