First and Third Mondays. We will notify if the date changes due to weather or other circumstances.
HIKE NAME: Garden of the Gods/Siamese Twins
HIKE DATE: 12/15/25
TRAILHEAD: Main parking lot, P2, off Juniper Way at the north end of the park. See attached map.
Driving Directions: From N. 30th St., at the roundabout, take the second exit heading west on Gateway Road. Turn right on Juniper Way Loop and travel north to the Main Parking lot, P2 near kissing camels.
HIKE START TIME: 10:00 AM. Please arrive at the Trailhead(P2) by: 9:45
HIKE LEADER: Heather Ashbee
Contact the hike leader if you would like to go on this hike. Also, please provide: (1) your cell phone number in case of last-minute changes and (2) the name & phone number(s) of your emergency contact in case of medical or other emergency.
HIKE DISTANCE total: approx 3 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: approx 200 feet
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: EASY TO MODERATE
HIKE MOVING TIME estimate: 1.5 hours
HIKE DESCRIPTION: This hike winds from the main parking lot on the Palmer trail above Kissing Camels and around to the Siamese Twins. It is a very photogenic hike with many wonderful unique rock structures. The trail is frequently rocky and uneven with many small rolling hills. Not suitable for strollers. We will return to the main parking lot through the main area of Garden of the Gods.
TRAIL CONDITION: Good
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD: See above.
HIKER PREPARATION/EQUIPMENT: BRING ADEQUATE WATER. Hiking boots/shoes and hiking poles are strongly recommended. Bring a hat and other sun protection. Add a windproof layer if it is forecasted to be windy.
RESTROOMS: At the parking lot
PETS: No Dogs
We are providing hike length, elevation gain, and estimated difficulty so you can judge your comfort level. We stay together as a group and leave no hiker behind. If you have questions about the hike, please contact the hike leader by email or telephone.