Pike National Forest

Pros: stunning views, scenic drive
Cons: road can be scary for some, side effects of high altitude

After making the trip up Mt. Evans at the end of summer, our family decided we'd like to experience the windy road up Pikes Peak, which is the only other 14,000 foot ...

Pros: Great views from the top. Adventurous experience. Beautiful landscape in every direction.
Cons: Your last words could be: ''They could've used use a guardrail here''.

Pike National Forest covers over 1.2 million acres of land in Colorado, but most visitors only see the most prominent attraction: Pikes Peak. Located just a few miles from Colorado Springs, CO, Pikes Peak gracefully overlooks the Great Plains and ...

Pros: Wonderful view!
Cons: Weather very changeable

If you are afraid of heights, you better not drive up the side of Pikes Peak. There are no shoulders to speak of, no guardrails, and for the top two-thirds of the road, no pavement. But the road is beautifully maintained, with no ruts, no potholes, and...

Pros: Great View, A Part of History
Cons: Takes 4 hours at least. Not enough oxygen.

At 14,100 feet, it’s a toss-up as to whether the altitude or the view will take your breath away. Either way, if you are anywhere near Colorado Springs and have 3-4 hours to spare, this is a must-see.

A History lesson

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Pros: Breath taking scenery
Cons: lack of oxygen

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions I recently took a trip to Colorado. I must start out by saying it's the most beautiful state I've been to. The views of the mountains...

Pros: Beautiful, natural, almost free
Cons: Toll road to top, lacking oxygen

Have you ever been a tourist for 10 years? I visited Colorado Springs ten years ago while honeymooning. I was so taken by the weather, people, national landmarks, tourist traps, etc that I decided to stay. Pikes Peak is a national monument that you...