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Hours |
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 |
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Location |
Off U.S. 24 at Cascade Ave |
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Transportation |
Take I-25, exit 141, west on U.S. 24 about 10 miles |
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Phone |
800/318-9505, 719/385-7325 |
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Web site |
www.pikespeakcolorado.com |
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Prices |
Admission $10 adults, $5 children 6-15, free for children under 6, $35 maximum per car |
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Frommer's Review
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 stops as you head up the mountain, and deer, mountain sheep, marmots, and other animals often appear on the slopes, especially above 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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