Garden of the Gods Climbing

Last Updated: Aug, 2026
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Guide moderated by Andrew Thaller

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This riverside meadow is an excellent place for your visit. The garden has the highest density of boulders ranging from V0–V8. This area hosts the tallest lines in the park and some notable classics like Odin's Arete V0, When in Rome V3, Icarus V4, Achilles Heel V5, and Julius Seizure V8. If there are campers at site 31 be courteous. Don't play music and Leave No Trace. The park doesn't want climbers using the staircase if the site is occupied.

Climbers can access the area by parking in the lower parking area closer to the river. Walk .2 miles on a paved loo... Show more
This digital Garden of the Gods climbing guidebook gives you GPS navigation, verified topos, and beta for hundreds of climbs. Explore classics and hidden gems with offline access to maps, directions, and beta videos. Whether it's your first visit or fiftieth, KAYA makes your Garden of the Gods days smoother, safer, and more dialed. This riverside meadow is an excellent place for your visit. The garden has the highest density of boulders ranging from V0–V8. This area hosts the tallest lines in the park and some notable classics like Odin's Arete V0, When in Rome V3, Icarus V4, Achilles Heel V5, and Julius Seizure V8. If there are campers at site 31 be courteous. Don't play music and Leave No Trace. The park doesn't want climbers using the staircase if the site is occupied. Climbers can access the area by parking in the lower parking area closer to the river. Walk .2 miles on a paved loop up river. Find the start of the "River Trail" between the cabins and site 31. Follow the trail towards the river. The majority of the boulders are on the right side of the trail.

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Recent Ascents in Garden of the Gods

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Akhenaten v6
Cool holds on this one. Kind of weird just pulling over and then jumping onto the pads.
★ 4(v6, Soft)
6.18.2026
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Sacrificial Altar v2
Definitely easier than the v1 to the right. Would probably switch grades
★ 3(v1, Solid)
6.18.2026
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Spicy Hot Coco v1
So much lichen on this one
★ 4(v2, Solid)
6.18.2026
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Icarus v4
★ 4(v4, Hard)
5.31.2026
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