The experience of a lifetime
The safe and scenic Pikes Peak Highway provides you the opportunity to enjoy 19 miles of mountain terrain, with frequent breathtaking views, four different Colorado life zones and unique animal sightings. From the summit’s various viewing areas, snap photos of Pikes Peak’s incredible scenery. Pikes Peak is one of Colorado’s majestic 14’ers and is one of the few places so grand in scale that are also accessible to be experienced first-hand by people of all ages and abilities.
The Pikes Peak Highway entrance is conveniently located just 15 minutes west of Colorado Springs on Highway 24 (see map). Plan for your roundtrip journey to the summit to take 2-3 hours.
Plan your visit
Tickets and Reservations
- Make a reservation to drive to the summit.
- Purchase tickets
- Visit North Slope Recreation Area.
Hours and Rates
Pikes Peak - America's Mountain is open year round - weather permitting.
Summit Visitor Center
The new state-of-the-art Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center (altitude: 14,115 feet) opened in June 2021, providing people of all ages and abilities an exciting new experience on the summit of Pikes Peak.
Call for current conditions and closures at (719) 385-7325.
Things to know on the way to 14,115 feet