Some changes for 2024 - the shuttles are now running from mile 7 instead of mile 16. They are now guided tours for $30 for adults and $8 for kids. If you prefer to drive your own vehicle, you can still make a timed entry reservation at drivepikespeak.com!

@Xbrownpride13

Ай бұрын

What would u recommend train,jeep, or just drive up there… going out there in agu

@visitpikespeak

Ай бұрын

​@@Xbrownpride13 They're all amazing experiences! If you're comfortable with mountain driving, the highway gives you the most freedom with your schedule. The train and jeep are a little pricier but then you don't have to drive up yourself and you get a guided tour.

This was a great explanation - the online websites didn't make things as obvious. Thanks man.

@visitpikespeak

Ай бұрын

Glad we could help!

My parents are both from Colorado, but I grew up in Florida. We went to Colorado every year to visit family. One year we decided to go up pikes Peak. That was over 50 years ago. It was quite the memorable adventure. For those of us used to the flatlands, it was pretty scary, and the altitude got to us. I’m sure it’s changed a lot in the last 50+ years.

I lived in Colorado Springs in 1973. We could see Pikes Peak out our living room window. I regret that we did not get to visit Pikes Peak though. Thanks for this great video.

@visitpikespeak

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, hope you get a chance to visit again!

Very helpful, thanks for sharing!

@visitpikespeak

26 күн бұрын

Glad it helped!!

OMG I am a native Coloradoin and I now love Half way around the. World have been to Pikes Peak since the 1990s this is at the top of my bucket list 13:01

@visitpikespeak

6 ай бұрын

The highway has come a long way since the 90’s. We can’t wait to see you!

Pretty thorough video buddy! Thanks!🎉

This was pretty cool to watch. We were in Colorado Springs in October/November last year(2023) and I drove up Pikes Peak, we are heading back in two days and already have our tickets to take the Cog Railway up next week for a different perspective of the mountain just 5 months apart. One part I think was missed about driving up is how terrifying it really can be above tree line, many other videos do that though.

@visitpikespeak

5 ай бұрын

For sure - it’s a hard line to walk. It’s very scary for some and doesn’t phase others. But that’s hard to say without freaking everybody out 😉 Thanks for watching and for coming back to see us!!

Great video! He did an awesome job. I’m on my way to Pike’s Peak today & we are thinking of driving. This video helped assure us we could do it!

@visitpikespeak

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, hope you had a great time!

This is a great video! Thank you! I’m planning a trip there next summer (early June). I live in the Smoky Mountains of TN but our mountains don’t even compare to yours! I’m excited to see the area, although a little nervous about the drive up and down Pikes Peak but a fear I want to conquer!

@visitpikespeak

9 ай бұрын

It can be a little daunting above tree-line for sure! Let us know if you have questions - we're happy to help! adventure@pikes-peak.com

@SmokyMTNguy_

9 ай бұрын

@@visitpikespeak so i have questions about the COG. I saw your video where you said to park in Manitou and take the shuttle to the depot. Where do you park in Manitou to take the shuttle and how far is it from the shuttle? Manitou is definitely on my list of places to visit as well as Cripple Creek. I’d also love to visit like an old west ghost town or old mining town.

@visitpikespeak

9 ай бұрын

@@SmokyMTNguy_ park at Hiawatha Gardens and take the shuttle up to the Cog Railway - shuttles leave from right next to that parking lot and it's 5 minute-ish ride to depot. Here's a video we did about the Cog ride: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qWRo1Muik5C3fZM.html

@SmokyMTNguy_

9 ай бұрын

@@visitpikespeak awesome. Thank you!

@visitpikespeak

9 ай бұрын

@@SmokyMTNguy_ you got it!

It’s more likely the trees don’t grow because of the cold, you’ve entered the Alpine zone tundra.

This is so awesome video,im going on a road trip up in Canada will.go down Montana and Pikes Peak is on my bucket list,,I spent Christmas and New Year in Colorado springs this year ,so will come to drive up and visit my friend again who l8ves in Colorado Springs,Thank you this is very informative

@visitpikespeak

16 күн бұрын

That sounds awesome, glad we could help! Hope you have a great road trip!

all good information great thanks.

@visitpikespeak

20 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

Great video! Has all the info I need to know.

@visitpikespeak

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad it could help!

awesome video.. thanks for sharing

@visitpikespeak

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Wow this makes me wish I could visit Pikes Peak- oh wait!

@visitpikespeak

7 ай бұрын

HA! We know a guy if you need some tips :)

Great video! Thanks for the information. Just for our timed entry ticket. We wouldn’t have known without this video!

@visitpikespeak

11 ай бұрын

This makes our day! Enjoy your trip!

So cool always thought pikes peak was only for the time attack race event, didn't know normal people can go up too!

@visitpikespeak

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely! It's one of the most visited mountains in the world because anyone can get to the summit! Thanks for watching :)

Thank you for this video because we will be visiting mid July and we’re debating taking the train or driving. My only question is this, if I reserve a shuttle pass will there be shuttle at mile marker 16? When I looked at passes online, it only shows the shuttle leaving from mile marker 7.

@visitpikespeak

Ай бұрын

They actually changed it this year so there will only be a shuttle from mile 7 instead of mile 16. You can still drive your own vehicle to the top if you prefer by reserving a spot at drivepikespeak.com!

It's not true that there's not enough oxygen for trees to grow above 11,800ft as you said. Trees release oxygen into the air and absorb carbon from the soil. Above 10,000ft the soil is too frozen for the roots to grow deep enough to absorb the nutrients they need. The fact that exposed windswept peaks don't have much soil on them to begin with makes it even more challenging at the rocky top, and erosion from precipitation tends to keep the soil depth comparatively more shallow than lower elevations. There is less oxygen up that high though.

Wow. I knew we got plenty of snow in Colorado this year.. but wow...JULY... that's depth.. year round snow is a blessing!!

@visitpikespeak

11 ай бұрын

To be fair - some of this footage (drone shots) is from earlier in the spring. But there was definitely snow on the summit well into July! "We need the moisture!"

You said your dad worked at the summit during high school,I grew up in Colo.Spgs. class of '75 Mitchell High.I dont live there. any more.

Going next week - this was so helpful!! I took notes haha! thank you!

@visitpikespeak

11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Love this! Enjoy your trip!

My trip to Colorado is next week, am driving a 15 passanger van with my kids and wife, how safe is it for big vans to drive up and down the mountain, am planning on taking several breaks going up and coming down to let the brakes cool off and to enjoy the vews . Am from Kansas and there's no mountains or hills here lol. Thanks for the video.

@visitpikespeak

11 ай бұрын

Great questions! It’s totally safe but it can definitely feel a little scary once you get above timberline! Take it slow and you’ll be fine!

I’m a little confused I was literally just there a few days ago. Drove up. The woman in the window said “going to the top?” I said “yup” she said “$47” ( for me and my two kids) She stuck a red sticker on my windshield and we drove all the way to the top. No timed entry or anything. Just drove and parked

@visitpikespeak

20 күн бұрын

They can sell you a timed entry reservation at the front gate if they're still available when you arrive! The $47 was for 3 $15 tickets and a $2 timed entry permit :)

@supermanprime6758

20 күн бұрын

@@visitpikespeak Thank you! Im glad it worked out! I hadn't been since the 90's.

how long did it take you to reach the summit from the gate?

@visitpikespeak

5 ай бұрын

It takes a pretty solid hour from the gate to the summit if you don't stop along the way. I'd plan to spend at least 3 hours on the mountain.

@knightnight42069

5 ай бұрын

thank you@@visitpikespeak

The last time I was there I would of had to ride a bus to the top and since I came from Kansas that sucked as I may never make it back again

@visitpikespeak

Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry to hear that! The construction of the new Summit Visitor Center was a major undertaking, years in the making! We’re glad it’s over. 😮‍💨

@satyamkumarnishad2527

Жыл бұрын

Ymbpnb

@SagarFf-cv6zq

11 ай бұрын

અંઅંઅંઅંઅંઅંઅંઅંઅંઅંઅંઅંઅંઅંઅંઅંઅંઅંઅંઅં

@JorubhaiKhuman-vc9vn

11 ай бұрын

​@@visitpikespeakgcct

@RinkuKumar-my7wm

11 ай бұрын

​@@visitpikespeak❤m

Serious question. Why are there no guard rails? Seems incredibly unsafe. Gust at that elevation can tip smaller vehicle. Must be nice to be blessed without vertigo.

@visitpikespeak

Ай бұрын

There are guard rails in some places, but in a lot of places there isn't really a good spot to put them and they interfere with the snowplows in the winter.

Trees don’t respirate with oxygen 😅😂

So they say allow an hour but it's only 19 miles long. Shouldn't take any more that 25-30 minutes.

@visitpikespeak

4 ай бұрын

The speed limit for most of it is 25 mph and there are sections where you’ll drive even slower.

@datsuntoyy

4 ай бұрын

@@visitpikespeak this is where the saying "hold my beer" comes into play. ;)

@visitpikespeak

4 ай бұрын

@@datsuntoyy HA! Okay, we really don't recommend drinking at that elevation . . . or driving at the same time :) and the rangers kind of frown on it.

@datsuntoyy

4 ай бұрын

@@visitpikespeak it’s a figure of speech. It means hold this while while I do something people think can’t be done. I’d never drink and drive.

it is not about oxygen...

à