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Steamboat Rock – Garden of the Gods loop from Manitou Depot

Steamboat Rock – Garden of the Gods loop from Manitou Depot

Moderate

4.8

(4809)

13,386

riders

Steamboat Rock – Garden of the Gods loop from Manitou Depot

02:26

46.3km

760m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.56 km for 216 m

After 23.6 km for 135 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.96 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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4.05 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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6.42 km

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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6.66 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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23.7 km

View of Blodgett Peak

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is nice view of Blodgett Open Space, a 384 acre park packed with trails and wildlife. Blodgett Peak towers overhead and is the larger peak on the right.

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24.3 km

Modern Woodman of America Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Though dry for years, Colorado Springs' Modern Woodman of America Reservoir has transformed into an unexpected grassy oasis offering pleasant scenery for mountain bikers. As you ride along where water …

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45.0 km

Main Street, Manitou Springs

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Manitou Springs is a resort city in Colorado, just outside Colorado Springs. It’s known for its mineral springs and mountain landscapes, dominated by soaring Pikes Peak. There are shops, restaurants, and a strange coin operated arcade.

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46.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

16.2 km

3.13 km

1.50 km

440 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.3 km

5.43 km

436 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,160 m)

Lowest point (1,860 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

27°C

13°C

36 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Steamboat Rock – Garden of the Gods loop from Manitou Depot

Steamboat Rock

Balanced Rock

Garden of the Gods

Three Graces rock formation — Garden of the Gods Park

View of Blodgett Peak

Modern Woodman of America Reservoir

Main Street, Manitou Springs

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