Walk or hike
Winter Solstice Hike in Garden of The Gods
Colorado Springs, CO · Colorado
Nearby: Foothills Trail · Photo: Frans-Banja Mulder, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Next time
Monday, Dec 21 · 6:00 PM
Local time at the park
Who it's for
Beginner-friendly
A group walk or hike open to all paces.
Evening or night
Starts after 6 PM local time.
About this event
- Elevation at the start
- 6,369 ft
- Above 5,000 ft the air is thinner. If you live lower down, drink more water and expect a slower pace than at home.
Elevation from USGS.
Upcoming dates
- Monday, Dec 216:00 PM
Schedule from the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
On the day
Typical for the date
44° / 18°
Rain about 1 day in 8. 30-year NOAA average at Colorado Springs Muni Ap, CO, 11 mi away.
Sunset
4:41 PM
Monday
Getting there
- Trailhead
- Trailhead
Parking and trailhead are for Foothills Trail, the trail nearest the start. The event may meet elsewhere, so check the official page.