Description:
Perhaps no view in Colorado equals the 360-degree panorama from the 14,110-foot summit of Pikes Peak. Whether you go by cog railway or private vehicle, the ascent is a spectacular, exciting experience -- although not for those with heart or breathing problems or a fear of heights. The 19-mile toll highway (paved for 10 miles, all-weather gravel thereafter) starts at 7,400 feet, some 4 miles west of Manitou Springs. There are numerous photo-op stops as you head up the mountain, and deer, mountain sheep, marmots, and other animals often appear on the slopes, especially above the timberline (around 11,500 ft.). This 156-curve road is the site of the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Allow 3 hours minimum.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 800/318-9505
Address:
- Off U.S. 24 at Cascade Ave
- Colorado Springs, CO 80901
Hours:
- Fri before Memorial Day to Labor Day daily 7am-7pm; Labor Day to late Sept daily 7am-5pm; Oct to Memorial Day daily 9am-3pm, weather permitting
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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