Pikes Peak — America's Mountain
Colorado Springs, Colorado
About This Activity
Pikes Peak — dubbed 'America's Mountain' for inspiring 'America the Beautiful' — is Colorado's most-visited 14er at 14,115 feet. Drive the 19-mile Pikes Peak Highway ($18/adult for 2026; timed entry permit $2/vehicle required May–Sep), ride the Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway (~$67 standard, $96 engineer's view, 3 hr round trip), or hike the 13-mile Barr Trail. At the summit, the 38,000-sq-ft Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center serves the famous high-altitude doughnuts and offers 360-degree views across four states.
Seasonal note: Open year-round. Timed entry permit required May–Sep ($2/vehicle). Summit road may close due to weather Oct–Apr.
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