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We drove up Pikes Peak Highway all the way to the top for the first time after moving to the Springs in July. Not being used to such steep, curvy roads my wife and kids were nervous with the drive both up and down. It took over an hour each way but we're glad we did it. Don't forget to take a coat as even when it's 80 down at the bottom it was snowing and 35 at the top! Make sure your car's brakes are in excellent working condition. Well worth the $ and time. Will probably try the railway next time.
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This is a truly terrifying drive perhaps it is even worse when you are the passenger. I cant believe how many people drive through the mountains at such high speeds. I wonder if I am the only one who is scared. On this drive I became sick to my stomach and got very dizzy. The views are breathtaking but I was too frightened to even look over the edge. There are spots along the way that have no guard rails. I did not want to get out to take pictures- my vertigo prevented me from doing what I saw lots of other people doing. When I was brave enough to check out the views I was overwhelmed with the vastness and beauty of ancient Mountains. I can see why people are drawn to this magnificent natural wonder. If you are lucky you will come across Elk and Sheep along the way.Here are a few hints:Before you set out verify if the road is open. They can close it when there is heavy snow. Bring lots of water and drink it. Do not over eat before starting the drive up.Bring ibuprofen as you may need it for a head acheIt is freezing on the top- bring a sweater or a warm jacket Have a fully charged camera or extra batteries with an empty memory card.Bring your wallet- the gift shop is full of great items.Remember what my guide told me on the hike on Mesa Verde- "It is Harder to Go Back than keep going"
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$24 to drive 6 miles through the forest. They only cleared 6 miles because they had an inch of snow so couldn't go to the Summit. Really? Coincidentally, the gift shop is at mile 6. We're from the Black Hills of South Dakota where our scenery is free. With all the money they collected, they can't afford guard rails? They also didn't plow the gift shop parking lot (1 inch of snow) even they had two plows going. They DID however have a phenomenally fancy and (I'm sure) expensive toll booth/ park gate for the staff. Avoid this drive at all costs.
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Our visit to Pikes Peak was a highlight of our vacation to Colorado. And that's saying something. We had a great time each day!!The trip up the mountain starts at the toll gate near Manitou Springs. Cost for us was $12.00 per person. We had to wait much of the day to get an opportunity to reach the summit because of clouds and fog at the top so went spent time in Colorado Springs at the Garden of the Gods.We were able to begin our trip up the mountain around 4 pm. The drive up is amazing. Beautiful scenery all the way up. The scary part of the trip for me began around mile marker 13. Being afraid of heights made this a challenge. We were in a rental car without much power so the climb was slow. When we finally reached the summit, there were clouds and fog greeting us with some sleet and snow mixed in. The temperature in Colorado Spring that day was in the low 70's. Be prepared for a drastic change in weather to say the least. The visitor center at the top has the usual gift shop and snack bar. The world famous donuts are found here. Because of the weather, our views were limited. The ride back down was just as scary for me. But well worth it. Because of time limits we weren't able to stop at every pull off but still enjoyed the experience greatly. Take snacks and water and read up on what to expect from being at an altitude of 14,110 feet. Otherwise just enjoy the ride, take time to pull over for all the views and take lots of pictures.If and when we visit Colorado again, this will be on our agenda for sure!!I found it to be and unforgettable experience.
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This was one of the most breathtaking experiences of my life. The ride up is beautiful,awe inspiring and scary. The view from the top and along the way is not to be believed. Definitely should be in your list of things to do in life. Nothing like it. Ok here are the buts.......first of all both my teenage daughter and I got altitude sickness. All that stuff about drinking water just makes you go to the bathroom and does nothing to help. We live at sea level and near the top we both had trouble breathing, felt weak and had headaches. We both are pretty fit. I still would not have missed this trip. The road is narrow and very twisty with no side barriers in most places. As long as you go slow it should not be a problem. You will be scared. It does take over an hour to go the 19 miles. They warn you about having a full tank of gas and using engine braking on the way down. It is hard on your car. I still would not have missed this for the world. Just do it.
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We were there last week and the Fall colors were awesome! The Aspen trees were vibrant yellow amongst the dark green evergreens. We enjoyed the adventure climbing the mountain in our SUV. Incredible views around every corner! We took our time and stopped both going up and coming down. We spent the majority of the day exploring the area and taking pictures. Make sure to take some snacks and plenty of water with you.
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This is the review of the highway itself and not a guided tour company as the link seems to suggest. My wife and I decided to drive up to the top because the leaves were beginning to change. The road is 19 miles long and is now paved all the way to the top. The leaves were changing near the bottom around the reservoir. There is a side trip to the Catamount reservoir on a dirt road that was worth it. You get a nice map as part of the price of admission and there are a lot of great views. Several suggestions. 1) Drive to the top and stop on the way down. 2) Coming down, stay in Low gear. The pickup behind this ignored their advice and their brakes were toasted. The rangers will check your temperature at the Glen Cove Inn. 3) Allow at least 4 hours, with stops. Finally, 4) the unglazed donuts at the top of the mountain were excellent. We highly recommend this trip and would do it again.
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We started out on just a nice late summer drive. We were headed to the Bass Pro shop in Colorado Springs (yep there's one there too!) and looked up at the Beautiful mountain, Pikes Peak. We all commented on how we had never driven to the top of Pikes Peak and so off we went on yet another short adventure. Don't be shocked by the cost to drive to the top, $12.00 per person. Just let me say, that the road is extremely well maintained, with pull outs and viewing areas, not an easy task above timber line. We laughed as we drove past a road worker who has his plow attached to his truck. "Is he expecting a blizzard?", we laughed. The top of the mountain is at over 14,000 ft above sea level and can (and did) cause some altitude sickness. I was not alone. Just remember, drink, drink, drink! We saw the famous Pikes Peak Cog Railroad arrive at the top while we were there. Do try the other famous thing that the area brags about (not sure they are that great, but you are there so why not!) their donuts!On the way to the top the weather changed many, many times. We went from 80 degrees and cloudy to rainy and foggy, then sunny and 40 degrees and finally at the top rain to snow and 37 degrees. A warning came over loud speaker at the visitor center warning bikers and cyclists to get down off the mountain ASAP as the weather was getting worse. Let me tell what understatement that was! We started down in slushy rain, soon turned to snow and then "blizzard conditions". The plow that we laughed about was on it's way up to clear the road for visitors. AWESOME for us, but for folks on summer vacation in rented cars, very, very scary. They literally stopped in the middle of the road, frozen (ha) to the steering wheel. The water, hail, snow, rain, ran down the very well thought out drainage along the side of the road. It was a great adventure with beautiful views, scary turns, and drop offs and so cool to drive the same road that race car drivers from all around the world come to reach the top of!!This I did late in life. Don't wait! It's a short drive from Denver and worth every minute!Then don't forget the Cheyene Mountain Zoo. One of the top 10 Zoos in the country!
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But, not for the faint at heart. Buckle your seat belts and enjoy the ride of your life. But remember, when coming down, use low gears as much as possible and not you brakes. Love it! Also, for flat landers visiting Colorado Springs, give yourself a day or two to avoid altitude sickness on the peak.
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I am a luck resident that lives across the mountain from this beautiful Pikes Peak Highway. It is a pretty drive anytime of year.