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Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

4.7
(1.3k reviews)
8.9 mi

A must-do if you're visiting Colorado Springs! We spent several hours here and ended up hiking…read moreabout 4 miles with our Labrador, exploring many of the different trails and rock formations. Every turn seemed to offer another incredible view, and it's easy to see why this is one of Colorado's most popular attractions. The trails are well-maintained and range from easy walks to slightly more adventurous routes. There isn't a ton of shade, but there are enough shaded spots along the way to take a break. Definitely bring plenty of water, especially if you're visiting in the summer or hiking with a dog. Parking wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great either. Some lots filled up quickly, so be prepared to drive to another parking area and possibly walk a little farther to get where you want to start. One of the best parts? It's completely free, and it's also very dog-friendly. We saw lots of people hiking with their dogs, and Luna had an amazing time. Just remember dogs must stay on a leash. If you're in Colorado Springs, don't skip Garden of the Gods--it absolutely lives up to the hype!

Garden of the Gods is a must-see when visiting Colorado! It's absolutely beautiful and was one of…read moremy top places to show my mom and sister when they were visiting me from California. There's something so majestic about the formation of these beautiful red rocks. The best thing about this park is that it was gifted to the city of Colorado Springs under the agreement that it remain free and available to the public, so it's a great place to visit on a budget! There are a lot of iconic rock formations and view points. I would recommend visiting the park earlier in the day so that it's cooler to walk around and so that it's not so busy. If you're also a fan of audio tours, there's a good one from TravelStorys, which you can also find on the Garden of the Gods website. They do have free shuttles available to can take you from the visitor center to key spots where you can roam around or begin a hiking trail. These hiking trails are generally not strenuous and are overall pretty family friendly. Additionally, there are also trolley tours where there's a tour guide talking you through the history of the park and stopping at iconic places where you can take some photos. The trolley tour will require purchased tickets, but we opted out of it. Plus, if you can stop by the Garden of the Gods trading post, there are a lot of cool finds and a cafe to grab some snacks! Would highly recommend!

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Me and my son in garden of gods in Colorado Springs
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WZ Ranch

WZ Ranch

4.5
(8 reviews)
11.8 mi

One of the best overnight stabling facilities I've had the pleasure of utilizing…read more Owners responded quickly to initial email and follow up email and text communications. They met me on arrival and showed us the layout. We were given clean 10x30 covered runs with sanitized buckets and feeders, and a wheelbarrow to clean out our trailer. Timothy hay was available for $14/bale (July 2024). There are 4 pens in this group, which is separated from surrounding pens and paddocks. My horses tend to be picky but drank the water at WZ readily. There are two slots for trailer parking with electric but no water or septic hookup. Another hookup is available across the property. There was another patron parked there, and the separation allowed us both maximum privacy and biosecurity. The only negative element is about a mile of washboard gravel road leading into the property, which is not WZ Ranch's fault. The drive and little-used gravel road made a nice safe place for us to walk our dogs. We were coming off a long 20 hour haul, and really appreciated the quiet and beautiful location for a nice long rest before we hit the road again. We will definitely use WZ again!

I have stayed at WZ enough times that I feel like family when I pull in. Tom and Phyllis are…read moreamazing caretakers, of both horses and the people who are hauling them in. I schedule my equine clinics around how close they are to WZ Ranch. I'd not even consider anywhere else!

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Mark Reyner Stables

Mark Reyner Stables

5.0
(4 reviews)
7.4 mi

We love Mark Reyner's Stables. Michelle is an excellent instructor and so encouraging to her…read morestudents. My teenagers are loving getting to ride and learn how to care for these amazing horses. Beau and Gambler are our favorites. Highly recommend if you are looking for beginners courses or advanced riding.

The accusations of neglect and abuse leveled by the other reviewer are without basis in fact. No…read morehorse is beaten at Mark Reyner and I can tell you knowing the owner very well that if anyone tried to beat a horse at that facility - you would no longer be permitted on the property. Some of the horses are very old (in their 30's) and are fully retired. Anyone who knows anything about senior horses knows it is very hard to keep weight on a horse coming to the end of their life. The owner keeps all senior horses until they can longer function without pain. She doesn't send them off to kill lots like a lot of people do. The stables has also given rescue horses a second chance as therapy horses - instead of a trip to a kill buyer. And most of the therapy horses were performance horses in their day that now have a second job as a therapy horse - instead of a trip to a kill buyer. Better than half of the horses at Mark Reyner are privately owned and if they don't get out of their pen and are not ridden or trained - that is the fault of the individual owner. You can go to any boarding facility and see horses that are ignored by their owners. The therapy horses get out of their pen plenty. There is a thriving therapeutic client list and those horses have plenty of work and interaction with people. As far as riding lessons are concerned - any responsible and competent instructor worth their salt will teach slowly and in stages. You don't get to go galloping off on the second lesson and you don't get to do what you want on a lesson horse. When I teach a beginner - I have total control and don't allow a rider's enthusiasm for fun and going fast to override their safety. It takes a long time to learn to properly ride a horse.

Platte Ranch Double B Riding Stables

Platte Ranch Double B Riding Stables

5.0
(68 reviews)
67.8 mi

If you are looking for a truly unique trail riding experience, you should absolutely visit Platte…read moreRanch!! As an experienced rider, I was looking for a trail ride that would not be the stereotypical nose-to-tail walking trail ride that is so commonly offered, and this trail ride did not disappoint! We were able to ride in a pack, side-by-side each other. We rode from the ranch, out through a pasture, and up a hillside to the top of the butte. On the butte, they let us experienced riders do more than walk on our horses. Amy, Josh, and Josh were so warm and welcoming and shared some history about the area. Fantastic tour guides, and amazing humans. My friend and I were visiting Colorado for about a week, and Amy gave us some recommendations of additional things to do/see while we were in the area, as well. Next time I make it back to Colorado, I would absolutely go back and visit Platte Ranch again. Cannot recommend this place enough for those looking for a truly awesome riding experience in the mountains!!

I cannot say enough good things about this amazing place. I have been riding most of my life and…read moreusually do not get excited about your typical nose-to-tail trail ride. But I still enjoy horses and being out in nature so much that I try to go when we are on vacation just for fun. This place is anything but a nose-to-tail trail ride. The horses were all fantastic, the wranglers were very friendly, very informative, and amazing at their job, and the scenery was breathtaking. I would almost go back to Colorado for another vacation just to go riding here again. I cannot recommend it enough!!! Not only was the ride amazing, and the scenery too, but our trail guides were the very best. They engaged with each one individually, tried to learn a little about each of us and made sure everyone was having a good time, that we were all comfortable, and they let us know several times to just ask if there was anything we needed. It was fabulous!

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