Hiking
1. Check hours of operation
- Verify operating hours before you hike. Hours change seasonally.
- If someone is picking you up, make sure they get through the uphill gate before it closes.
- Don't assume transportation will be available. Have a plan B.
- All persons entering the Gateway are subject to posted toll rate
2. Check Mountain Conditions
- Conditions change drastically and quickly throughout the day.
- Access to the summit is weather dependent.
- Barr Trail Hikers: Check in at Barr Camp to verify favorable summit conditions.
- Ensure you have proper gear and water.
- If the highway and/or summit is closed to visitors, parties will not be able to pick up hikers for transport
3. If you will not make the summit by the posted hours - turn around.
Requests for transport will be subject to transport and after hours fees.
Transport and After-Hour Fee
| $20/person | Transport during normal operating hours |
| $100/person/hour | After hours transport: If the Pikes Peak Highway is closed but staff is still on site, this is the minimum charge based on circumstances. |
| $500/person |
After Hours Response: If a person requests assistance after hours, this is the minimum charge based on circumstances. |
Pikes Peak will only transport as a matter of safety within the Pikes Peak Highway Corridor. Persons on the trails or in distress should call 911 for assistance and Search and Rescue support.
Biking
Bicycle use is permitted on Pikes Peak - America's Mountain during normal operating hours only. Bicyclists are subject to all tolls and hours of operation. The winding and scenic road will challenge the most experienced riders, but the ascent to the 14,115ft summit is worth the experience. We want you to experience all that Pikes Peak - America's Mountain has to offer and have a few safety tips and regulations for your visit.
Special Event: Pedal Pikes Peak
Cyclists can access the Pikes Peak Highway early October 5,6,12, and 13. The highway will open to cyclists at 7 AM with no vehicle traffic until 9 AM. Riders must go single file in the right lane and wear reflective clothing with blinking lights on their bikes. Food, beverages, and merchandise will be available at the summit starting at 8:30 AM, and restrooms will be available along the route.
We encourage you to carpool with fellow cyclists to the Pikes Peak Highway. In the event that the parking stalls near the gateway reach capacity, we have teamed up with the North Pole Santa's Workshop to provide overflow parking in their northwest lot. Parking attendants will be on site starting at 6:00 AM.
Reservations are required at drivepikespeak.com for $20 per person. Purchase your tickets HERE.
Regulations
- All bicycles must meet the state definition of a bicycle, for additional information refer to Colorado Statute C.R.S. 42-4-1412 and C.R.S. 42-1-102
- Riders must ride Single File at all times
- Obey all traffic regulations and signs including speed limits, passing zones, and stop signs
- Ride as far to the right as possible
- Never pass on the right
- Allow heavy equipment to pass by pulling off of the roadway.
- Use hand signals to indicate what you intend to do; left or right turns, slowing or stopping.
- Keep at least one hand on the handlebars at all times.
- Obey all roadblocks and delays; they are for your safety.
- Pikes Peak Staff cannot relocate bicycles.
- Prohibited Vehicles - No Pull-Behind Trailers or Campers regardless of size. This includes bicycle trailers. No unicycles, mopeds or scooters.
Safety Tips
- Wear a helmet and other safety gear.
- Dress appropriately for the ride.
- Wear bright colors if possible.
- It is best to start early in the day; allow plenty of time to make the ride to the summit.
- Always expect the unexpected when you ride, the weather can change quickly so be prepared.
- Watch for falling rocks, ice or debris on the roadway.
- Remember at 14,000ft there is less oxygen in the air compared to sea level.