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Pikes-Peak
is a mountain located in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in central Colorado. It's within the Pike National Forest, 10 miles west of the city of Colorado Springs. Pikes Peak is the easternmost of Colorado's "fourteeners," which are mountains within the state that rise above 14,000 feet. At 14,115 feet, Pikes Peak is a designated National Historic Landmark. Pikes Peak is not the highest mountain in Colorado, but it's one of the most well-known. This is due, in part, to the song "America the Beautiful." In 1893, while in Colorado Springs to teach a summer session at Colorado Collage, Professor Katharine Lee Bates took a trip by carriage to the summit of Pikes Peak. She was so moved by the experience, she wrote a poem that became the opening lines of "America the Beautiful." Later she said, "I wrote the entire song on my return that evening to Colorado Springs." Today, one of the best ways to experience the mountain is to take the Cog Railway to the summit. On the way up, the train follows a cascading stream through dense forest and boulder fields. You'll pass the old settlement of Ruston Park and what is known as "Hell Gate," a natural gateway in the mountains. As you climb above the timberline, the views become even more spectacular. To the east stretch the Great Plains, to the south, the Sangre de Christo Range, and to the southwest lies the Collegiate Range. Pikes Peak is also home to one of the largest herds of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep in the state. On the summit, you're allowed 30-40 minutes before the return trip back down. Any longer, and most people begin to feel the effects of high altitude, such as slight nausea and headache. It's an experience of a lifetime - and one of Colorado's most visited tourist attractions.
Surrounding areas: Cascade, Colorado (5.5 mi), Manitou Springs, Colorado (5.6 mi), Chipita Park, Colorado (9.0 mi), Colorado Springs, Colorado (10.1 mi), Cripple Creek, Colorado (10.5 mi), Divide, Colorado (11.4 mi), Woodland Park, Colorado (12.2 mi)
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Pikes Peak Vacation Rentals
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Pikes Peak Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Castaways Inn & Suites | 1031107 Manitor Ave | Manitou Springs, CO | 5.6 mi. | (719) 685-3300 | | The Cliff House At Pikes Peak | 306 Canon Ave | Manitou Springs, CO | 5.6 mi. | (719) 685-3000 | | Manitou Springs Super 8 Motel Inc | 229 Manitou Ave | Manitou Springs, CO | 6.5 mi. | (719) 685-5898 | | Super 8 Motel - Pike's Peak #3156 | 229 Manitou Ave | Manitou Springs, CO | 6.5 mi. | (719) 685-5898 | | Comfort Inn Of Manitou Springs | 45 Manitou Ave | Manitou Springs, CO | 6.8 mi. | (719) 685-5455 | | Red Wing Motel | 56 El Paso Blvd | Manitou Springs, CO | 6.9 mi. | (800) 733-9547 | | Beverly Hills Motel | 6 El Paso Blvd | Colorado Springs, CO | 7.1 mi. | (719) 632-0386 | | The Broadmoor | 1 Lake Ave | Colorado Springs, CO | 8.9 mi. | (719) 577-5781 | | Holiday Inn Express | 725 W Cimarron | Colorado Springs, CO | 9.0 mi. | (719) 473-5530 | | Clarion Hotel Downtown Colorado Springs | 314 W Bijou St | Colorado Springs, CO | 9.6 mi. | (719) 471-8680 | | Colorado Springs Motel | 1116 S Nevada Ave | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.0 mi. | (719) 632-7780 | | Marriott Towneplace Suites | 4760 Centennial Blvd | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.0 mi. | (719) 594-4447 | | Best Wetern Pikes Peak Inn | 3010 N Chestnut St | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.1 mi. | (719) 636-5201 | | Econo Lodge | 1623 S Nevada Ave | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.1 mi. | (800) 553-2666 | | Howard Johnson Express Inn | 1231 S Nevada Ave | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.1 mi. | (719) 634-1545 | | Motel 6 | 3228 N Chestnut St | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.1 mi. | (719) 520-5400 | | Stagecoach Motel | 1647 S Nevada Ave | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.1 mi. | (719) 633-3894 | | Super 8 Motel | 3270 N Chestnut St | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.1 mi. | (719) 632-2681 | | Travelodge | 1703 S Nevada Ave | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.1 mi. | (719) 632-7077 | | Adams Mark Colorado Springs | 4 S Cascade Palmer CTR | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.2 mi. | (719) 473-5600 | | Amerisuites | 503 W Gdn Of The Gods | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.2 mi. | (719) 265-9385 | | Apollo Park Executive Suites | 805 South Cir Dr # 2-B | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.2 mi. | (800) 279-3620 | | Camelback Pointe | 3630 Rialto HTS | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.2 mi. | (800) 352-5804 | | Cheyenne Mountain Resort | 3225 Broad Moor Valley Rd | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.2 mi. | (800) 428-8886 | | Days Inn | 2117 Aeotech Dr | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.2 mi. | (719) 638-8005 | | Doubletree Hotel World Arena | 1775 E Cheyenne Mtn Blvd | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.2 mi. | (719) 576-8900 | | Econo Lodge City Centre | 714 N Nevada | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.2 mi. | (719) 636-3385 | | Econo Lodge Garden Of The Gods | 430W GDN Of The Gods Rd | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.2 mi. | (719) 532-1010 | | Hampton Inn & Suites Colorado Springs North At Interquest | 1307 Republic Dr | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.2 mi. | (719) 339-3535 | | Hampton Inn I-25 North | 7245 Commerce Ctr Dr | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.2 mi. | (719) 593-9700 | | Howard Johnson Inn | 8280 Hwy 83 | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.2 mi. | (719) 598-6700 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 7265 Commerce CTR Dr | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.2 mi. | (719) 598-7500 | | Pikes Peak Motor Rodeway Inn | 2409 E Pike Peak | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.2 mi. | (719) 471-0990 | | Pine Bluffs | 6470 Timber BLFS PT | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.2 mi. | (800) 352-5804 | | Ramada Inn North | 4440 I-25 N | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.2 mi. | (719) 594-0700 | | Ramada Inn-colorado Springs | 3125 Sinton Rd | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.2 mi. | (719) 633-5541 | | Retreat At Cheyenne Mountain | 1735 Presidential HTS | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.2 mi. | (800) 352-5804 | | Travelodge Of Colorado Springs | 2625 Ore ML Rd | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.2 mi. | (719) 632-4600 | | Value Inn & Suites | 6875 Space VLG Ave | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.2 mi. | (719) 596-5588 | | Holiday Inn Express Cripple Creek | 601 E Galena | Cripple Creek, CO | 10.2 mi. | (719) 689-3234 |
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| Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn | 1102 W Pikes Peak Ave | Colorado Springs, CO | 9.0 mi. | (719) 471-3980 | | The St Mary's Inn-Bed And Breakfast | 530 N Nevada Ave | Colorado Springs, CO | 10.2 mi. | (719) 540-2222 |
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Pikes Peak Weather & Climate
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Central Colorado has a more complex climate than most states in the United States. Even places a few miles apart can experience entirely different weather. The valleys are classified as a semi-arid, continental climate, which becomes a mountain or alpine climate at higher elevations. Humid microclimates may also exist in some places. Abundant sunshine and low humidity is typical in all areas. Summers are mild, and thunderstorms can cause a sudden drop in temperature. Winters are cold and snowy, especially in the higher elevations of the Rocky Mountains. Solar radiation penetrates the thin atmosphere high in the mountains, which results in very pleasant temperatures during the winter. This is why skiers are often pictured in very light clothing, even though they're surrounded by snow.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
32°F |
4°F |
0.57 in. |
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| February |
34°F |
5°F |
0.72 in. |
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| March |
38°F |
10°F |
1.89 in. |
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| April |
44°F |
18°F |
3.15 in. |
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| May |
54°F |
28°F |
2.67 in. |
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| June |
65°F |
35°F |
2.51 in. |
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| July |
70°F |
39°F |
3.72 in. |
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| August |
68°F |
38°F |
4.00 in. |
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| September |
62°F |
31°F |
1.64 in. |
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| October |
52°F |
22°F |
1.25 in. |
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| November |
39°F |
12°F |
0.99 in. |
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| December |
33°F |
5°F |
0.94 in. |
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Pikes Peak Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the City Of Colorado Springs Municipal airport (COS) located about 16 miles east of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Meadow Lake airport (00V) located approximately 25 miles east of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Fremont County airport (1V6) located roughly 27 miles south of Pikes Peak in Canon City, Colorado, and finally the Pueblo Memorial airport (PUB) located around 46 miles southeast of Pikes Peak in Pueblo, Colorado.
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Pikes Peak Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Santa's Workshop | Cascade | CO | 5.6 mi. | | | Lakeside Amusement Park | Denver | CO | 63.4 mi. | | | Six Flags Elitch Gardens | Denver | CO | 63.4 mi. | | | Fish 'n Farm at Heritage Square | Golden | CO | 65.5 mi. | | | Mile High Flea Market | Henderson | CO | 73.4 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Hyland Hills Water World | Federal Heights | CO | 71.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Stratton Golf Club | Stratton | CO | 9.0 mi. | | | Appletree Golf Club | Colorado Springs | CO | 10.2 mi. | | | Cherokee Ridge Golf Course | Colorado Springs | CO | 10.2 mi. | | | Gleneagle Golf Club | Colorado Springs | CO | 10.2 mi. | | | Patty Jewett Golf Club | Colorado Springs | CO | 10.2 mi. | | | Pine Creek Golf Club | Colorado Springs | CO | 10.2 mi. | | | Springs Ranch Golf Club | Colorado Springs | CO | 10.2 mi. | | | Valley Hi Municipal Golf Course | Colorado Springs | CO | 10.2 mi. | | | Shining Mountain Golf Club | Woodland Park | CO | 11.9 mi. | | | Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course | Fort Carson | CO | 13.9 mi. | | | Golf Club at Bear Dance | Larkspur | CO | 28.4 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Loveland | Georgetown | CO | 71.4 mi. | | | Breckenridge Ski Resort | Breckenridge | CO | 71.6 mi. | | | Ski Cooper | Leadville | CO | 75.0 mi. | | | Winter Park | Winter Park | CO | 84.2 mi. | | | Beaver Creek | Vail | CO | 92.4 mi. | | | Vail | Vail | CO | 92.4 mi. | | | Aspen | Aspen | CO | 100.4 mi. | | | Aspen Highlands | Aspen | CO | 100.4 mi. | | | Snowmass | Aspen | CO | 100.4 mi. | | | Tiehack | Aspen | CO | 100.4 mi. | | | Crested Butte | Crested Butte | CO | 106.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| American Numismatic Association Money Museum | Colorado Springs | CO | 10.2 mi. | (Technology) | | Tesla Museum and Library | Colorado Springs | CO | 10.2 mi. | (Technology) | | SpielArts. Figurative Fine Art & Prints | Colorado Springs | CO | 10.2 mi. | (Art) | | Colorado Springs Museum | Colorado Springs | CO | 10.2 mi. | (History) | | Edward J. Peterson Air and Space Museum | Colorado Springs | CO | 10.2 mi. | (History) | | Monarch Art Gallery | Victor | CO | 10.4 mi. | (Art) | | Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center | Woodland Park | CO | 12.2 mi. | (History) | | American Hall of Heroes Museum | Pueblo | CO | 44.8 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Park | Colorado Springs | CO | 10.2 mi. | | | Pueblo Zoo | Pueblo | CO | 44.8 mi. | | | Denver Zoological Gardens | Denver | CO | 63.4 mi. | |
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