Der Eingang zum Pikes Peak Highway befindet sich westlich von Colorado Springs. Um dorthin zu gelangen, nehmen Sie die US-24, biegen Sie links in die Fountain Ave ab und folgen Sie den Schildern zum Pikes Peak Highway. Die Fahrt hin und zurück dauert je nach Tempo zwei bis drei Stunden. Es gibt keine Tankstellen entlang der Autobahn.
The entrance to the Pikes Peak Highway is west of Colorado Springs and a half-hour south of Denver. It takes about an hour to drive to the start of the highway from the Denver International Airport. If you want to focus on the scenery rather than the road, join a tour that does the driving for you.
The Pikes Peak Highway is open year-round, snow conditions permitting. The road is gated and the hours when it is open vary based on the season so call ahead to check the current hours and road conditions. Weather on the mountain is erratic and can be different at the base than at the summit. Ranger-led interpretive discussions are offered in the summer.
Visiting Pikes Peak is about much more than just the drive. You can stop to fish at one of the three reservoirs on the mountain (boat rentals are available) or explore the mountain’s many trails. If you are feeling ambitious, hike or cycle to the summit and reward yourself with high-altitude doughnuts at the Summit House.
