With mountains, red rocks, and magical forest views, you will not be disappointed! Dog-friendly hikes near Colorado Springs: If you didn’t get enough hiking in at Garden of the God’s, there are several other amazing trails in Colorado Springs to choose from. Tips: Be sure to pack your warm clothes as it will be significantly colder at the top and make sure you have at least a 1/2 tank of gas as there are no gas stations.įollow along in Thor’s adventures on Instagram! Hours: Changes depending on season, check current hours here.Cost: 15 dollars per adult, 5 dollar per child.Physical Address: 5089 Pikes Peak Highway, Cascade, CO 80809.If you are feeling extra adventurous, you can book a ride to the top, then rent a bike on the way down! On your way up there will be plenty of room for stops, pictures, and even picnics. The drive will take you approximately 2-3 hours, but you will have beautiful views the entire time. We found it to be a much shorter line if you walk across the bridge first, then ride the gondola back.Ī mountain made for a drive! If you aren’t feeling a 14-mile hike, hop in your car and drive to the top of Pike’s Peak. Insider tip:: You can get on the gondola before crossing the bridge, or after. After walking across the suspension bridge, you and your pup can board the gondola to ride back across the gorge. HOW COOL IS A DOG-FRIENDLY GONDOLA?! Definitely worth the 1.5-hour drive from Colorado Springs. Other things to do: Zipline, sky coaster, theater, playland.
Cost: Bridge, Gondola, theater, and playland: $23/adult, $18/child, 5 and under free.Hours: Bridge only 8am-10am- Rides and Attractions- 10 am- (4-7pm Depending on Season).Physical Address: 4218 County Road 3A, Cañon City, CO 81212.Stop along the bridge to take a picture with your home-state sign and marvel at the gondola soaring over the massive gorge (see below). You and your pup can walk across the bridge and explore the grounds of Royal Gorge Park. OKAY this is a very touristy stop, but a COOL dog-friendly stop. Walk across the HIGHEST Suspension Bridge Events: Guided Walks, crafts, 5ks, and more!.Nature Center Hours: Mon-Thurs: 9am-3pm, Fri-Sun: 9am-5pm.Physical Address: 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904.Here is a mapto help! Garden of the Gods Quick Facts: You will still get great views of the park, but away from some of the crowds. If you are looking for a quieter trail, park at the Trading Post and hop on a trail from there. Insider Tip: The main trails near the Visitor’s Center can get extremely busy. Miles and miles of trails that you and your pup can enjoy! 🙂 Garden of the Gods is a 1,300-acre park that is COMPLETLY DOG-FRIENDLY. When looking up things to do in Colorado Springs, the Garden of the Gods will be the number one result. *Temperatures are averages and reported in Fahrenheit*ĭog-Friendly Things to do in Colorado Springs MARVEL at the Garden of the Gods Really, there is not a bad time to visit Colorado Springs! Fall and spring are met with mild temperature (perfect in my opinion!). Summer brings warmer temperatures, but also the most rain.
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You can read the full dog-friendly itinerary here! 🙂Ĭolorado Springs receives mostly mild temperatures but can get a bit chilly in the winter months. Hint: I drove to Colorado Springs from Dallas. If you are anything like me, you are willing to drive great lengths in order to bring your pup along…SO here are the driving distances from some “nearby” big cities 🙂
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