Montezuma's Tower – South Gateway Rock loop from Centennial & Creekview SB

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Montezuma's Tower – South Gateway Rock loop from Centennial & Creekview SB

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Montezuma's Tower – South Gateway Rock loop from Centennial & Creekview SB

03:39

13.4km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Blair Bridge Open Space

Garden of the Gods Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.86 km

North Gateway Rock and Plaque

Highlight • Natural Monument

North Gateway Rock is one of the most prominent features in Garden of the Gods. This towering sandstone fin is where the famous "Kissing Camels" formation is located (they are …

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6.36 km

Benches on Central Garden Trail, Garden of the Gods

Highlight • Trail

The Central Garden Trail offers benches where you can sit down and relax along the way. This easy, 1.5-mile roundtrip path features less than a 30-foot rise, making it a leisurely and accessible walk for visitors.

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6.61 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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6.82 km

Montezuma's Tower

Highlight • Climb

Montezuma's Tower is a tall, thin fin of sandstone just south of South Gateway rock. This formation is home to an iconic, improbable-looking rock climb that traverses the thin spine of the rock, rather than its face.

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6.95 km

South Gateway Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

South Gateway Rock, along with its sister-formation North Gateway Rock, dominates the landscape of the central Garden of the Gods area. From this spot you get great views of this …

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7.02 km

Twin Spires

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Twin Spires are two short towers in-between the iconic North and South Gateway Rocks in the center of Garden of the Gods. One unique feature of the Twin Spires …

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7.03 km

Sentinel Spires, Garden of the Gods

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Twin Spires are two short towers in-between the iconic North and South Gateway Rocks in the center of Garden of the Gods. One unique feature of the Twin Spires …

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7.42 km