At 14,115 feet, Pikes Peak is one of the highest in the Rocky Mountains. Located in Pike National Forest about 12 miles from downtown Colorado Springs, the peak is named after Zebulon Pike, an early explorer of the area. Visitors can reach the top by driving on the Pikes Peak Toll Road or by riding the Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cog Railway.

Dating from 1892, the cog railway trip starts in Manitou Springs and takes about three hours. Trekking is another way to get to the top; the 13-mile Barr Trail is one of the most popular trails. From the summit, you can appreciate amazing views of the Garden of the Gods, the Continental Divide, and much more.

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