Garden of the Gods bike tour: guided e-bike rides and a rental
A Garden of the Gods bike tour keeps you on the park roads, where every bicycle, e-bikes included, may use the bike lanes. Entry to the park is free, so you pay only for the tour or the rental. Most rides start in Manitou Springs and roll into the red sandstone formations from there.
Prices are per person and current as of November 2026: $79 for a two-hour rental, $110 for the guided Manitou Springs rides and $258 for the three-hour tour.
Our picks: bike tours
A guided two-hour e-bike ride suits first-timers, and the rental lets families ride at their own pace.
Hand-picked tours, booked through Viator and GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of November 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Three-hour guided e-bike tour of Garden of the Gods
- Guide
- Use of bicycle
- All safety equipment
- Bottled water
A fully guided ride at beginner level, 3 hours long.
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E-bike tour of Manitou Springs and Garden of the Gods
- Electric bike and helmet
- Bottled water
A guided ride on electric bikes that links the town with the red rocks.
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Guided e-bike tour of the park highlights
- Pedal-assist e-bike
- Helmet and water
A guided ride to the highlights of Garden of the Gods.
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Garden of the Gods e-bike tour from Manitou Springs
Two hours on an e-bike, with the bike, a helmet and water included. No exclusions are listed.
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Guided e-bike ride, Manitou Springs and the park
- E-bike and helmet
- Bottled water
A guided ride by e-bike through Manitou Springs and Garden of the Gods.
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- Use of bicycle
- Bike helmet
- Pull-behind trailer
- Child seats
A self-guided rental for riding at your own pace.
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Compare the guided Manitou Springs rides, the three-hour tour and the two-hour rental.
Guided e-bike tours from Manitou Springs, $110
Four guided tours cost $110. Each includes an e-bike, a helmet and bottled water, and each runs about two hours; one listing allows up to three.
Three-hour e-bike tour from Colorado Springs, $258
The longest tour costs $258, lasts three hours, is fully guided and is set at beginner level. The price covers the e-bike, safety equipment, bottled water and a guide.
Riders must weigh 90 to 250 pounds and be at least 5 ft 1 in tall. Closed shoes are required, and you should arrive 15 minutes before the start. The booking confirmation gives the exact meeting point.
Two-hour e-bike rental in Manitou Springs, $79
If you would rather set your own pace, the rental costs $79 for two hours and comes with a bike and a helmet. A pull-behind trailer and child seats are included, which suits families with small children. This option is not guided, and the shop offers free parking.
Where you can ride, and what to expect
All bicycles, e-bikes included, may use the bike lanes on every park road. The speed limit is 20 mph for bikes too, pedestrians and horses have the right of way, and you dismount when horses approach. Class 1 e-bikes may also use the Foothills, Gateway and Palmer Mesa trails in the north, while e-bikes are banned on dirt trails.
The Garden Drive and Juniper Way loop is about 6 miles at roughly 6,400 feet, with some grades up to 15 percent, and the park asks riders to be reasonably fit. The park's visitor center lists bike tours of 1.5 to 2.5 hours and 5 to 13.5 miles and recommends booking ahead, with short-notice spots depending on availability. The three-hour tour runs year-round. Lightning or unsafe roads after heavy rain or snow can cancel a ride. Mornings are often sunny and afternoons bring showers, so wear layers.
Choose a $110 ride for a first guided e-bike experience, the $258 tour for the longest ride, or the $79 rental to explore by yourself. Planning other days? See our Garden of the Gods tours for jeeps and Segways.
Garden of the Gods bike tour: questions and answers
How much does a Garden of the Gods bike tour cost?
Per person, the two-hour rental costs $79, the guided Manitou Springs e-bike tours $110 and the three-hour guided tour $258. Entry to the park is free.
Are e-bikes allowed in Garden of the Gods?
Yes, on the bike lanes of all park roads. Class 1 e-bikes may also ride the Foothills, Gateway and Palmer Mesa trails in the north, and e-bikes are banned on dirt trails.
How long do the tours take?
The guided Manitou Springs tours take about two hours, one listing allows up to three, the Colorado Springs tour takes three hours and the rental covers two hours.
What are the weight and height limits?
The three-hour tour requires riders to weigh 90 to 250 pounds and to be at least 5 ft 1 in tall.