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Beautiful views no matter where you look! The drive up is scary with no guard rails but it is worth it when you get the the top.
I made the mistake of going with a short sleeve shirt and shorts in mid September. With no food or water, and a quarter tank of gas. It is freezing at the top.
I recommend dressing warm, packing food and water, and having at least a half a tank of gas!
You have to start heading back down by 6pm, since they close the gates at 7pm. So get there Early so you have time to do sightseeing.
At the foothills of peak, there is a Reservoir & it's shore is an optimal place for fishing. . Summit has a restaurant - Refreshing fries and burgers.
Best time to visit the peak would be 11am -1pm. Lot of view points for shutterbugs.
Really enjoyed the views, I just wish I didn't have such a difficult time breathing. Still a must do if in the area.
Breathtaking views of America's Mountain! I really wish that the website would say that there's construction and that driving to the top of the mountain is very limited (and that the shuttle bus line to the top has an insane line). Also, there was a cool rally going on today, so lots of cool cars to see if that's your thing. Remember conditions are very different at the summit than at the base, so bring water and a jacket and closed toed shoes.
Pike National Forest is indeed a beautiful destination, offering the best views. We also visited Pikes Peak to experience the breathtaking top view of the forest. The 3-hour ride on the cog railways was truly enjoyable, providing us with stunning vistas of lakes and glaciers. It's definitely a must-visit place for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.
On our way, we had an exhilarating experience witnessing wild sheep, black bears, and a herd of deer. It was truly exciting to encounter these animals in their natural habitat.
