Pikes Peak

Mountain peak · El Paso County

Pikes Peak

Mountain peak · El Paso County

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Colorado 80809

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Drive, hike, or train to peak for stunning views & donuts  

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Ordell

Google
What an amazing drive! I recommend starting early in the morning and checking the weather. I bought our tickets online the day before and checking in at the ranger station at the start was easy. Be sure to get gas and prepare for huge elevation gains. The road is well maintained for August. All of the ranger throughout the park are excellent.

Nick B

Google
We rented a hybrid jeep and it worked great on the drive to the top and the coasting to the bottom. The visitor center is great with plenty of restrooms and food choices. We had two kids and a dog and everyone was feeling the altitude a bit at the top. Nothing too bad for us but there were some older people that were clearly struggling. We took our time on the way down and stopped everywhere we could to take in the views.

Debra Kaitschuck

Google
Beautiful views on a beautiful summer day. We took the cog train up and had about 40 minutes at the top before the train went back down. We learned some history on the way. Be prepared for cooler temps up top. We had jackets we put on that came in handy.

hanhua ge

Google
Very very special experience, for drive my own car to such elevation 4300m above sea level. There are lots of hair-pin curves, and steep uphills on the road, some part of road near cliff, so you may require some driving skill.

Connor Morris

Google
I took a train up to the peak and it was really fun but it is a little harder to breath up there because the oxygen is thinner but if your young and in good health you won’t feel anything I mean in from a state of lower elevation and I didn’t feel anything also I recommend your bring a jacket because it gets cold

A K

Google
This is well worth a visit. We drive up, but there is also a train. Good visitor centre at the top - great 360 views of the surrounding area. Also worth stopping along the way on your way down.

D.W. S.

Google
Mountains Don’t Usually Make Me Nervous, But…” It’s just a big hill, 🌄how bad can it be?” Well, let me tell you—this mountain doesn’t mess around. The road to the top has a lot of twists and guardrails? Apparently, they’re optional in Colorado. At one point I wanted to have a peak over the edge but was strongly encouraged by the rest of the pack to KEEP YOUR 👀 on the road 🤪 When I finally reached the summit, the view was so good it almost made me forget that I couldn’t feel my face from the thin air. Loved the view

Jay Ashton

Google
A wonderful ride to an elevation of 14,100 ft for breathtaking panoramic views for miles on a clear day. If you are afraid of heights, this is not for you. There is a tram that goes to the top without having to drive the 19 miles up. Not a lot of seating at the top though. Higher elevation requires a lot of exertion when walking around. Worth the effort and trip. Timed entry when purchasing tickets. A gift shop halfway up at Crystal Reservoir with a food truck.