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 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.
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
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.
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!!
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.
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.
Love it. We just moved to Colorado Springs from TX & I'm looking at Pikes Peak Summit from my Apartment. Make sure your vehicles transmission has a "Low" gear. It's a requirement. We haven't been anywhere to enjoy every Colorado Springs has to offer yet but, soon! 🤟
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
Wow! Has Pike's Peak changed!! It's been since the late 1960's when my folks and I were up to the summit. Pike's Peak was a favorite vacation stop for us, going from California to Kansas City, KS in the summer. It didn't cost admission back in those days. I also passed out in the gift shop, lack of oxygen ~ LoL I'm wondering, since I didn't see it in the current video? What ever happened to the military jet fighter they had perched up there on the summit? That was an awesome sight, for sure! I forgot to mention . . . they had the rail train tours, too . . . we never went on it, tho. Looked like a great experience, tho!
@@visitpikespeak ~ I'ma gonna have to find that photo of me and Grandma standing in front of it ~ LoL ~ that's only about 60-some yrs ago?! :>O :>D This is something you'll have to ask a few of the olders about, heh? Does anybody here remember anything of this??
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 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.
@@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: th-cam.com/video/w04riic-QM0/w-d-xo.html
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!"
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.
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.
Yes, they actually already got their first snow storm of the year in September! It depends on the year, but usually it is starting to cool down enough for snow by October :)
The Pikes Peak Highway still has the switchbacks towards the top! They have just made a lot of updates in the past few years and they paved the road in 2011 :)
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.
Very likely! We usually get our first snow storms in mid to late October, but its not unheard of to get snow even in September. We actually just got our first snow of the season on Pikes Peak yesterday!
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
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 :)
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.
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.
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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!
What would u recommend train,jeep, or just drive up there… going out there in agu
@@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.
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
The highway has come a long way since the 90’s. We can’t wait to see you!
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.
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!!
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.
Thanks for watching, hope you get a chance to visit again!
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.
Love it.
We just moved to Colorado Springs from TX & I'm looking at Pikes Peak Summit from my Apartment. Make sure your vehicles transmission has a "Low" gear. It's a requirement.
We haven't been anywhere to enjoy every Colorado Springs has to offer yet but, soon! 🤟
There's a ton here to explore for sure! You can always check out our other videos for more ideas. :)
This was a great explanation - the online websites didn't make things as obvious. Thanks man.
Glad we could help!
Pretty thorough video buddy! Thanks!🎉
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!
Thanks for watching, hope you had a great time!
Wow this makes me wish I could visit Pikes Peak- oh wait!
HA! We know a guy if you need some tips :)
Very helpful, thanks for sharing!
Glad it helped!!
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
That sounds awesome, glad we could help! Hope you have a great road trip!
Wow! Has Pike's Peak changed!! It's been since the late 1960's when my folks and I were up to the summit. Pike's Peak was a favorite vacation stop for us, going from California to Kansas City, KS in the summer. It didn't cost admission back in those days. I also passed out in the gift shop, lack of oxygen ~ LoL I'm wondering, since I didn't see it in the current video? What ever happened to the military jet fighter they had perched up there on the summit? That was an awesome sight, for sure! I forgot to mention . . . they had the rail train tours, too . . . we never went on it, tho. Looked like a great experience, tho!
I don't think there has ever been a jet fighter on Pikes Peak, maybe you're thinking of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs?
@@visitpikespeak ~ I'ma gonna have to find that photo of me and Grandma standing in front of it ~ LoL ~ that's only about 60-some yrs ago?! :>O :>D This is something you'll have to ask a few of the olders about, heh? Does anybody here remember anything of this??
It’s more likely the trees don’t grow because of the cold, you’ve entered the Alpine zone tundra.
Great video! Has all the info I need to know.
Thank you! Glad it could help!
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!
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
@@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.
@@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: th-cam.com/video/w04riic-QM0/w-d-xo.html
@@visitpikespeak awesome. Thank you!
@@SmokyMTNguy_ you got it!
all good information great thanks.
Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!
awesome video.. thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Great video! Thanks for the information. Just for our timed entry ticket. We wouldn’t have known without this video!
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!
Absolutely! It's one of the most visited mountains in the world because anyone can get to the summit! Thanks for watching :)
Wow. I knew we got plenty of snow in Colorado this year.. but wow...JULY... that's depth.. year round snow is a blessing!!
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!"
is there a hiking route ? from the bottom ? how long is it ? in miles . many thanks
Yes, there are actually 2 different trails! The Barr Trail is about 13 miles to the summit and the Crags Trail is about 8 miles :)
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.
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.
Thanks Ryan Kost.
Do we see snow during mid October at Pikes peak?
Yes, they actually already got their first snow storm of the year in September! It depends on the year, but usually it is starting to cool down enough for snow by October :)
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.
What happened to the road with the switchbacks? I drove up 10+yrs ago and I didn’t see any of this.
The Pikes Peak Highway still has the switchbacks towards the top! They have just made a lot of updates in the past few years and they paved the road in 2011 :)
@@visitpikespeak thank you. It was quite an experience for someone terrified of heights.
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.
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!
What are the chances having snow in late October or early November
Very likely! We usually get our first snow storms in mid to late October, but its not unheard of to get snow even in September. We actually just got our first snow of the season on Pikes Peak yesterday!
Going next week - this was so helpful!! I took notes haha! thank you!
Awesome! Love this! Enjoy your trip!
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
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 :)
@@visitpikespeak Thank you! Im glad it worked out! I hadn't been since the 90's.
My daughter in law and grandson was there a few day's ago he is 9 years old and passed out where is air is so thin no one tells you about this why ?
how long did it take you to reach the summit from the gate?
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.
thank you@@visitpikespeak
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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.
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.
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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
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. 😮💨
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So they say allow an hour but it's only 19 miles long. Shouldn't take any more that 25-30 minutes.
The speed limit for most of it is 25 mph and there are sections where you’ll drive even slower.
@@visitpikespeak this is where the saying "hold my beer" comes into play. ;)
@@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.
@@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.
Trees don’t respirate with oxygen 😅😂
it is not about oxygen...
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