Pikes Peak was one of the must sees for us while in Colorado Springs. We were so fortunate that our friends Bill, Leigh, Molly, and Doug were in the area for a few days to join us.
Pikes Peak is the highest summit of the southern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains and the most visited mountain in North America and second in the world after Mt. Fuji. It is 14,115 feet high and is located in Pike National Forest. The mountain is named in honor of American explorer Zebulon Pike.
Crystal Reservoir
To get to the top, you can drive or take the cog railway. We decided to drive so we could stay as long as we wanted at the top. We were fortunate to have a clear day and could see the whole way to the Denver Airport about 100 miles away.
Look at that plowed snow. It was several feet high.
In July 1893, Katharine Lee Bates wrote the song “America the Beautiful”, after having admired the view from the top of Pikes Peak.
5 thoughts on “Pikes Peak”
Oh wow, this was beautiful, as the song goes.. what a wonderful adventures you guys are on. Thanks for the ride.. Stay safe
I visited Pikes Peak with the fam when I was about 12 but I’d love to go back! Thanks for the memory! Have fun!!
Really loved it. Go visit!
How beautiful…you are having the time of your life. You are spending a good amount of time in each area making sure to see
all the best of the area. I love seeing and reading about your adventures. Looking forward to your next post.
We are really enjoying the slower pace of life. Glad you like the blog.