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orilorii

I am a luck resident that lives across the mountain from this beautiful Pikes Peak Highway. It is a pretty drive anytime of year.

TwoSD

$24 to drive 6 miles through the forest. They only cleared 6 miles because they had an inch of snow so couldn't go to the Summit. Really? Coincidentally, the gift shop is at mile 6. We're from the Black Hills of South Dakota where our scenery is free. With all the money they collected, they can't afford guard rails? They also didn't plow the gift shop parking lot (1 inch of snow) even they had two plows going. They DID however have a phenomenally fancy and (I'm sure) expensive toll booth/ park gate for the staff. Avoid this drive at all costs.

lmvh107

Pikes Peak Highway is incredible. The view was spectacular, sometimes it looked like you were in a plane rather than a car. There are only guardrails on very steep turns, but other times you could be driving 2 feet away from a steep, very tall, cliff... so that's scary. The food at the top is mediocre. The "World Famous Donuts" are kind of greasy and upset my stomach for the rest of the day. Drink lots of water because once you get up there you can get dehydrated really quickly! You also get dizzy very easily at the summit, and the day we went with the wind chill it was almost 50 degrees colder than it was at the base, so dress warm!!! It's one of the most breathtaking views you'll ever experience. Definitely something everyone needs to do.

ColoradoDoc

But, not for the faint at heart. Buckle your seat belts and enjoy the ride of your life. But remember, when coming down, use low gears as much as possible and not you brakes. Love it! Also, for flat landers visiting Colorado Springs, give yourself a day or two to avoid altitude sickness on the peak.

BuckyPhillips-Chef

This is a truly terrifying drive perhaps it is even worse when you are the passenger. I cant believe how many people drive through the mountains at such high speeds. I wonder if I am the only one who is scared. On this drive I became sick to my stomach and got very dizzy. The views are breathtaking but I was too frightened to even look over the edge. There are spots along the way that have no guard rails. I did not want to get out to take pictures- my vertigo prevented me from doing what I saw lots of other people doing. When I was brave enough to check out the views I was overwhelmed with the vastness and beauty of ancient Mountains. I can see why people are drawn to this magnificent natural wonder. If you are lucky you will come across Elk and Sheep along the way.Here are a few hints:Before you set out verify if the road is open. They can close it when there is heavy snow. Bring lots of water and drink it. Do not over eat before starting the drive up.Bring ibuprofen as you may need it for a head acheIt is freezing on the top- bring a sweater or a warm jacket Have a fully charged camera or extra batteries with an empty memory card.Bring your wallet- the gift shop is full of great items.Remember what my guide told me on the hike on Mesa Verde- "It is Harder to Go Back than keep going"

Cathy-the-Spherical

My son lives in Colorado, so he is used to mountain driving. If you have a local to drive, absolutely go. But if your idea of a big hill is one that goes up 500 feet, take the cog railway. I am 100% serious. I hit the brakes so many times, so hard, that my leg cramped. If there had been a brake pedal on my side, I would have killed those brakes. If you do ruin your brakes, or your clutch goes out (ours did) from all the downshifting, it will cost upwards of $100 for the tow truck to come out ~ more if you actually want to be towed. At the entrance gate, the rangers give advice on mountain driving. Follow it. They're good people (our car trouble caused us to meet many of them).If you are a Flatlander, the altitude will make you thirsty, light-headed, nauseated and dizzy. No one should drive in this condition. Only people who live in the mountains should control the vehicle. Bring lots of water (and drink it) & snacks (high carb & protein, easily digestible, like trail mix). Bring a coat & mittens for the summit. Stop often and get out of the car to walk around, it helps the queasiness. Breathe normally, resist the urge to try to suck in extra oxygen.Now, after all that, why go? Because it is amazing. All the pullouts to stretch your legs & cool down your brakes provide spectacular views. The view from the summit inspired Katherine Lee Bates to write America the Beautiful and the view hasn't changed. It is awe-inspiring. Pikes Peak is this odd, solo mountain. Most fourteeners have other mountains around them so the sheer altitude is less visually obvious, but not Pikes. The trip down is less hair-raising & nauseating (I think because your fight-or-flight response registers the descent as flight and stops warning you). Stop often, your brakes will appreciate it and so will your eyes. When you are above the tree line - the roadside looks lunar, so cool! When you get back below the tree line, the trees become the most beautiful sight ever. Make sure your camera battery is fully charged and there is plenty of space on your memory card.

Daytonmcse

We drove up Pikes Peak Highway all the way to the top for the first time after moving to the Springs in July. Not being used to such steep, curvy roads my wife and kids were nervous with the drive both up and down. It took over an hour each way but we're glad we did it. Don't forget to take a coat as even when it's 80 down at the bottom it was snowing and 35 at the top! Make sure your car's brakes are in excellent working condition. Well worth the $ and time. Will probably try the railway next time.

ECStrat

Don't think the wife would have liked it as she is scared of heights. Very cool drive and the view up top was breath taking.

dshreeves

Our visit to Pikes Peak was a highlight of our vacation to Colorado. And that's saying something. We had a great time each day!!The trip up the mountain starts at the toll gate near Manitou Springs. Cost for us was $12.00 per person. We had to wait much of the day to get an opportunity to reach the summit because of clouds and fog at the top so went spent time in Colorado Springs at the Garden of the Gods.We were able to begin our trip up the mountain around 4 pm. The drive up is amazing. Beautiful scenery all the way up. The scary part of the trip for me began around mile marker 13. Being afraid of heights made this a challenge. We were in a rental car without much power so the climb was slow. When we finally reached the summit, there were clouds and fog greeting us with some sleet and snow mixed in. The temperature in Colorado Spring that day was in the low 70's. Be prepared for a drastic change in weather to say the least. The visitor center at the top has the usual gift shop and snack bar. The world famous donuts are found here. Because of the weather, our views were limited. The ride back down was just as scary for me. But well worth it. Because of time limits we weren't able to stop at every pull off but still enjoyed the experience greatly. Take snacks and water and read up on what to expect from being at an altitude of 14,110 feet. Otherwise just enjoy the ride, take time to pull over for all the views and take lots of pictures.If and when we visit Colorado again, this will be on our agenda for sure!!I found it to be and unforgettable experience.

506kerriv

We were there last week and the Fall colors were awesome! The Aspen trees were vibrant yellow amongst the dark green evergreens. We enjoyed the adventure climbing the mountain in our SUV. Incredible views around every corner! We took our time and stopped both going up and coming down. We spent the majority of the day exploring the area and taking pictures. Make sure to take some snacks and plenty of water with you.

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