Did you know that Colorado has over 150 labyrinths nestled around the state waiting for your visit ? I have selected 10 of the best that are accessible to the public from around the state, focusing on large population areas. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder.
Before we get to my recommendations for Colorado I want to tell you about some statistics about labyrinths in the USA from some research I did. If you are interested in knowing things like what the largest labyrinth is in the US, where the Northernmost, Southernmost labyrinths are in the US, and similar questions, it is worth a read: Questions about US Labyrinths Answered. All of these Alabama answers and statistics were part of that research. We start with a chart summarizing the data:
And how does that compare to the US? Well the 151 labyrinths in Colorado are 11th most in the US, and 8th in terms of per capita. The average size is larger than the overall US at 46 feet in diameter.
Colorado Labyrinth Questions:
What is the largest labyrinth in Colorado ? The largest labyrinth in Colorado is on private property in Guffey, Colorado. It is a 200 foot in diameter Baltic style labyrinth. The Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church Labyrinth in Pagosa Springs, Colorado is the largest labyrinth in the state open to the public at 120 feet. It is an 11 circuit Medieval style labyrinth.
What city has the most labyrinths in Colorado ? Colorado Springs has 13 labyrinths, the city with the most labyrinths in Colorado, followed by Denver with 10. Colorado also has 2 cities that rankly highly from a per capita basis: Boulder ranks 5th per capita for cities with 100K + populations. Evergreen ranks 7th for cities of any size (minimum of 5 labyrinths).
Are there any record setting labyrinths in Colorado ? Yes, the Whispering Horse Sanctuary Labyrinth located in Fairplay, CO is at an altitude of 10,300 ft, the highest in the USA.
Why visit a Labyrinth ?
Labyrinths are ancient and mysterious symbols that have been used for centuries for meditation, contemplation, and spiritual renewal. They are also a lot of fun to explore! If you're looking for a unique and challenging experience, walk a labyrinth with intention - it often leads to self-discovery. Personally, I like to walk labyrinths between dawn and sunrise or at sunset until dusk, but any time of day works. You may not realize it, but there is probably a labyrinth near where you live. Today we explore…
10 Labyrinths to Visit in COLORADO
1. Old Elitch's Carousel Pavilion Labyrinth
An 11 circuit octagonal labyrinth located on the floor of the Old Elitch's Carousel Pavilion, itself a 12 sided pavilion with a bell shaped roof that was built in 1926. This tourist attraction is open during daylight hours. For additional details on the building check out this blog post.
Location: Denver, Colorado
Address:
W 38th Ave & Tennyson St
Denver, Colorado 80212
2. Benet Pines Retreat Center Labyrinth
Located on the grounds of the monastery, this large, 89 foot diameter labyrinth is made of rocks. You can find a picture and information about the labyrinth here, and a map of the grounds here.
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Address:
3190 Benet Lane
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921
3. All Saints Lutheran Church Labyrinth
A classical 7 circuit labyrinth made of rocks located beside the church that can easily be seen on Google Maps. It was designed and structured by our Stephen Ministry Group and our All Saints youth as a project.
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Address:
15625 East Iliff Avenue
Aurora, Colorado 80013
4. City of Fort Collins Chakra-vyuha Labyrinth
If you are looking for a non- Chartres labyrinth to walk, in Fort Collins, next to the city of Fort Collins offices is a Chakra-vyuha style labyrinth.
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Address:
215 N. Mason
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
5. Cottage Park Labyrinth
From Lakewood.org website
A medieval 7 circuit labyrinth located in the city park which has its own webpage. The labyrinth has a rock in the center inscribed with the om symbol.
Location: Lakewood, Colorado
Address:
110 South Cody Street
Lakewood, Colorado 80226
Lakewood is home to many interesting labyrinths, including public ones at Phillips United Methodist Church, and St. Joseph Episcopal Church.
6. Mahatma Ghandi Peace Garden Labyrinth
What an interesting location. On the NE bank of Runyon Lake just off of the walking path. A 7 circuit spiral labyrinth made of rocks.
Location: Pueblo, Colorado
Address:
Locust St.
Pueblo, Colorado 81003
7. Arvada United Methodist Church
A large (72 foot diameter) medieval 11 circuit Chartres style labyrinth made of rocks that can be seen in the video above !
Location: Arvada, Colorado
Address:
6750 Carr Street
Arvada, Colorado 80004-1942
8. Unity Church Labyrinth
This 7 circuit labyrinth made from rocks is on the north side of the church as shown above. I found on the church website a quote that resonated with me: “They [Labyrinths] can symbolize a journey within, or the path through life.”. That seems about right to me.
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Address:
3205 North 12th Street
Grand Junction, Colorado 81506
9. Community United Church of Christ Labyrinth
This Chartres replica labyrinth is made of rocks and crushed limestone and measures 60 feet in diameter. If you scroll down on their homepage you can see the labyrinth lined with candles during the day.
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Address:
2650 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, Colorado 80305
BONUS: If you live in Boulder and are interested in meditation, this article, Where to Meditate in Boulder, has a section on the many local labyrinths.
10. Son Rise Methodist Church Labyrinth
I really like large labyrinths and so this had to be included in the list. It is 85 feet in diameter and made of rocks with a bench and a cross in the center. You can see a photo of the labyrinth that shows how great it looks.
Location: Pueblo West, Colorado
Address:
421 E. Spaulding Avenue
Pueblo West, Colorado 81007
5 TIPS FOR VISITING A LABYRINTH
Set an intention for your walk so you can walk with purpose. It could be prayer, reflection, meditation, contemplation, or openness.
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking.
Bring water with you, especially if you are visiting on a hot day.
Take your time and enjoy the experience. There is no need to rush through a labyrinth.
Be respectful of other visitors. This includes not making noise and being respectful if walking with other people.
5 BOOKS TO READ ABOUT LABYRINTH WALKING
I wrote a blog post reviewing the following 5 books, each that deals with walking labyrinths. You can check them out yourself at the Amazon links below or read this blog post: 5 Books about the Spiritual Aspect of Labyrinths to learn a little about what each book teaches.
Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Dr. Lauren Artress 201 pages. AMZN
Labyrinth : Your Path to Self-Discovery by Tony Christie 312 pages. AMZN
Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide For Healing and Spiritual Growth by Melissa Gayle West 209 pages AMZN
Walking the Labyrinth: A Place to Pray and Seek God by Travis Scholl 240 pages AMZN
Labyrinths from the Outside In: Walking to Spiritual Insight by Rev Dr Donna Schaper and Rev Dr Carole Ann Camp 187 pages AMZN
If you are interested in more spiritual labyrinth aspects I suggest the following websites:
Lauren Artress website - For coaching, workshops and classes.
Veriditas - The nonprofit labyrinth group founded by Lauren Artress
Worldwide Labyrinth Finder - Find a labyrinth to walk near you, or while on vacation
I am a maze artist and have made a few mazes of places in Colorado:
Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel Maze
