Event

Advance registration required!

Join the Garden of The Gods and the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society as we celebrate the Winter Solstice with a hike through the park. The Winter Solstice is the night that is the longest of the year which is great for astronomy. While on this 1.5 hour hike through the park you’ll learn a little more about what a “Solstice” is and its significance to culture and our observations of the stars. After the hike, we’ll have telescopes set up for viewing of the Moon and the Winter skies.

NOTE: This event requires a $5 registration fee with advance registration at the Garden of The Gods web site. https://gardenofgods.com/things-to-do/things-1/adventure-programs

Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025

Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Mountain

Information for Visitors

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
CSASTRO runs a quarterly Solstice/Equinox night hike program at one of our local attractions/parks. It consists of a 2.8 mile hike with stops along the way to talk about the Solstice, Equinox, Moon and/or other celestial sights in the night sky. The hike ends with views through telescopes back at the starting point in the Visitor Center Parking Lot.

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