Final Early Bird Hike & Bike of the season set for Aug. 26 at Garden of the Gods

The final Early Bird Hike & Bike of the 2026 season takes place Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 5 to 8 a.m. at Garden of the Gods Park, giving visitors an opportunity to walk, run and bike on park roadways without motor vehicle traffic.

During the event, all normal park rules and regulations apply, including cycling speed limits and one-way traffic. To keep the event safe and enjoyable, visitors should follow all posted signage and standard rules of the road. Slower users should keep to the right, people traveling downhill have the right of way, and all users should observe the park's 20 mph speed limit.

E-bikes and other power-driven mobility devices (OPDMD) are allowed. Skateboards, longboards, inline and rollerblades are not permitted during Early Bird Hike & Bike events. Pets are welcome but must remain on leash at all times.

Free parking is available at the Garden of the Gods Trading Post (324 Beckers Lane, Manitou Springs), Parking Lot 1 at 30th Street and Gateway Road, Lot 9 at High Point and Lot 15 at Balanced Rock.

Designated accessible parking is available at Parking Lot 1, Lot 9, Lot 15 and the Garden of the Gods Trading Post. All park visitors will have access to accessible routes into and throughout the park, and the City permits the use of OPDMDs per its policy.

The free event is the fourth and final Early Bird Hike & Bike scheduled this year. The next Motorless Morning, which allows visitors to experience Garden of the Gods without motor vehicles for an extended period, is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4 from 5 a.m. to noon.

More information about Early Bird Hike & Bike is available at ColoradoSprings.gov/HikeAndBike.