Pikes Peak
Pikes peak is one of the most beautiful landmarks in colorado.
Pikes peak. All along the way to the 14 115 foot summit of america s most famous mountain. Nearly six million people visit the pikes peak region each year. Visitors to the peak can enjoy breathtaking vistas hiking picnicking fishing and a variety of other attractions including our world famous 14 115 foot donut. From museums that celebrate our western heritage to places that explore.
View this itinerary. Whether traveling by car on the pikes peak highway by train on the pikes peak cog railway or by foot on the barr trail more than a half million people reach the summit every year. The pikes peak region has an abundance of amazing outdoor activities both natural geological wonders and some incredible man made fun in the sun. The views from the summit inspired the words to america the beautiful.
Three ways to travel one unforgettable destination. Pikes peak is the highest summit of the southern front range of the rocky mountains in north america the ultra prominent 14 115 foot 4 302 31 m fourteener is located in pike national forest 12 miles 19 km west of downtown colorado springs colorado the mountain is named in honor of american explorer zebulon pike though he was unable to reach the summit. Now that s high praise.