Final ‘Early Bird Hike & Bike’ at Garden of the Gods set for Wednesday

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Wednesday is one of the last chances for early birds to hike and bike without any other motor vehicles at Garden of the Gods for 2026.

The City of Colorado Springs is hosting its last "Early Bird Hike & Bike" of 2026 from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. at Garden of the Gods Park. According to officials, it will allow visitors to walk, run and bike on the roads without any motor vehicle traffic.

E-bikes and other similar mobility devices are allowed, but things like skateboards and rollerblades are not. Dogs and other pets are allowed, but the city says they must stay leashed at all times.

There will be free parking available at several places around the park, including at the Garden of the Gods Trading Post, Lot One, Lot Nine and Lot 15. All four locations will also have accessible parking, according to officials.

The event is free for all visitors. The city says all normal park rules apply, including cycling speed limits.

A similar event, Motorless Morning, which lets visitors into Garden of the Gods without motor vehicles, is scheduled for the beginning of October, according to the city. More information about the Hike & Bike is available on the city's website.

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