See the Best Fall Foliage in the U.S. From 14,000 Feet on this Magical Train Ride

"Riding the Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway is an ultra-rare, nine-mile cog-rail experience that uses a large gear to gain extreme traction on steep slopes; it climbs more than 14,000 feet, making it the nation's highest railway and one of only two cog railways in the U.S. The route takes you through pristine natural spaces and offers dramatic fall foliage, then continues through Ruxton Creek before a steep ascent up the walls of Engelmann Canyon. Visitors frequently see elk, deer and yellow-bellied marmots en route, and Pikes Peak supports one of Colorado’s largest bighorn sheep herds. At the summit you can disembark to take in a magnificent view and explore the new visitor center to learn about the mountain and the train’s history; adventurous guests can return by hiking or biking the 13-mile Barr Trail. Several rides run daily, with tickets starting at $59 for adults and $49 for children, and bookings available at cograilway.com." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines