Ancient Landscapes Private Geology Hike at Garden of the Gods
Overview
Trail Gems Geology Tours offers an engaging exploration of the Garden of the Gods Park, focusing on Colorado's geologic past through minerals, rocks, faults, and fossils. This journey includes a variety of informative activities that enhance your understanding of the landscape.
- 🗻 Fun and informative hike highlighting the best features of the Garden of the Gods
- 🔍 Learning to identify local minerals and other rock features
- 🦴 Discovery of fossils showcasing Colorado's remarkable geologic history
- 🌄 Insights into how today's stunning landscape was formed
- 🚶♂️ Total hiking distance is approximately 2 miles on maintained dirt trails; guests should be physically fit and enjoy a moderate challenge
- 💧 Tour includes bottled water and use of a daypack and hiking poles, if needed; each child receives a geology sample bag with a fossil and a trail gem
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- Daypack, hiking poles, and basic geology field equipment
- Bottled water
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Garden of the GodsWe'll meet in the iconic Garden of the Gods Park and embark on a journey through time! From minerals and rocks, to faults and fossils, we will uncover the secrets of Colorado’s geologic past as we explore the best trails in the Garden of the Gods Park. During the tour, you will experience: - Fun and informative hikes that highlight the best that the Garden of the Gods has to offer - Learning to identify our local minerals and other features in the rocks - Discovery of fossils that highlight Colorado's amazing geologic past - A deeper appreciation of how today's majestic landscape formed - Officially permitted guide This tour includes the use of a daypack and hiking poles, if needed, and a variety of healthy trail snacks and water. In addition, each child will receive a geology sample bag that includes a fossil and a trail gem! Other details: Total hiking distance will be approximately 2 miles on maintained dirt trails. Guests should be physically fit and enjoy a moderate challenge.