Pikes Peak Highway

Pikes Peak Highway, located near Colorado Springs, offers a scenic drive to the iconic 14,115-foot (4,302-meter) summit known as ‘America’s Mountain.’ As you ascend, the highway is lined with vista points, lakes, picnic areas, and trails, providing opportunities to observe high-altitude plants and wildlife. Along the way, visitors can stop at the Crystal Reservoir Gift Shop and the Historic Glen Cove Inn before reaching the Summit House, a restaurant perched at the peak. The journey up Pikes Peak Highway is a blend of natural beauty and historic charm, making it a memorable experience.