Pikes peak was one of the most beautiful drives we have ever done! It was 19 miles to the top which was 14,115 feet above sea level. We originally thought that Pike’s Peak is the highest peak in Colorado—we were mistaken. Apparently it is the highest summit of the southern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in North America and 37th highest peak in Colorado. You can drive it when weather permits but there is also a cog railway you can ride to the top if you want to spare your brakes (and your nerves). If you are in exceptional shape and I would recommend acclimated to the altitude, you can hike 12.7 miles to the top. Smalls and I felt the altitude sickness at the top and didn’t spend as much time at the visitor’s center as we probably would have if we weren’t so dizzy. The views the entire way are incredible! The drive was quite an experience. On the way back down, they have a place to check your brakes to make sure they are not overheating. Ours were so we stopped at another shop to give the brakes a chance to cool down.
Smalls and Talls Outdoors 