Pikes Peak - America's Mountain

Effective Monday, March 22, the summit of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic until May 23. The closure is for the safety of all visitors and workers as the Pikes Peak Summit Complex enters the final phase of construction. During this time, heavy equipment will be moving boulders throughout the site in preparation for final grading and paving. Also, it’s expected that the existing, 1960s-era Summit House will be ready for demolition sometime in the next two weeks.

Throughout the closure and weather permitting, Pikes Peak Highway visitors will be able to park at Devils Playground where they can enjoy views from 13,500 feet and hike various trails. Hikers will not be able to access the summit and must be prepared to hike back down either the Crags Trail or Barr Trail. Signage indicating the temporary summit closure will be present on both trails.

The new Summit Visitor Center is expected to open in early summer 2021.

Plan ahead and call 719-385-7325 for current highway conditions. All access is weather permitting. Sorry, No Refunds. View hours and rates.

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Pikes Peak Highway

Enjoy Pikes Peak at your leisure on the safe, scenic Pikes Peak Highway. Encounter some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world as you wind your way through an alpine wonderland, mountain reservoirs, beyond timberline, overtaking the clouds... all along the way to the 14,115 foot summit of America's most famous mountain.

Hiker Notice

Tips for hiking and getting off the mountain safely:

Check hours of operation
Check mountain conditions
If you will not make the summit by the posted hours - turn around!
- Requests for transport will be subject to fees.

See our hiker information guide for more details

The Pikes Peak Summit Camera has been taken offline and is being relocated to its new location. We will resume operation as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience