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Land Adventures · Colorado Springs, Colorado

Up America’s Mountain: Driving, Biking and Riding the Pikes Peak Highway

In less than 19 miles the Pikes Peak Highway climbs from pine-scented foothills to a 14,115-foot summit that inspired a national song. Whether you ride the Cog, drive a Jeep, or descend by bike, the route threads five life zones and a mix of history, geology, and scenery worth planning for.

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Land Adventures · Colorado Springs, Colorado

Summit Stories: A Practical Love Letter to Pikes Peak

Pikes Peak is a study in altitude, geology and access: a summit that can be driven, rained on, biked down and written into a song. This guide shows how to experience it safely and memorably — whether you want the rail romance, a guided jeep, or a bike that carves the descent.

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