Are masks required at the Pikes Peak Center?
If you are ill or feel ill, please do not enter the facility. Any guest who has NOT been fully vaccinated is required to wear a mask. Guests who are fully vaccinated are not required to wear a mask. However, it is still strongly encouraged.
How much does it cost to drive up Pikes Peak?
Hi, If you are planning to drive the Pikes Peak Highway the cost is $15 per adult (16 and older) $5 per child (6-15). We do offer a carload discounted rate of $50 for up to five passengers and a reduced fee for additional passengers.
Who owns Pikes Peak Center?
El Paso County
The Pikes Peak Center hosts in excess of 200 performances annually and is owned by El Paso County and managed by the Broadmoor World Arena.
What is the best time of day to visit Pikes Peak?
The day of your hike, start early-early, like before the sun comes up. You want to be off the mountain by the afternoon. A general rule of thumb for high-altitude climbing in Colorado is to be headed down the mountain before noon, due to afternoon showers and storms, even in the summer.
Is Pikes Peak Open right now?
Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain is open year round – weather permitting. Conditions change frequently, it is recommended to call our pre-recorded information line. Call 719-385-7325 and select option 1 for current road conditions.
Is it safe to visit Colorado Springs?
There are currently no travel restrictions OR quarantine requirements when traveling to Colorado Springs. Please take our Peak of Safety Pledge by clicking the button below before you visit.
Is driving up Pikes Peak worth it?
Driving up Pikes Peak Highway is definitely more of an adventure than taking the railway. The 19-mile highway is lots of fun and you may even feel a little bit of an adrenaline rush driving up the steep curvy mountain roads with death drops on both sides. Or at the very least it will get your heart pounding.
Is it difficult to drive up Pikes Peak?
The drive to the summit is safe. The paved 19-mile highway is driven by thousands each year. There are amazing views and pull outs along the way to the summit so guests can take their time as they make the ascent to the summit. Car collectors bring their Model T’s to Pikes Peak each year.
Is the top of Pikes Peak Open?
How big is Pikes Peak Center?
The proscenium has a maximum opening of 81 by 40 feet (25 m × 12 m), but can be reduced to 34 by 16 feet (10 m × 5 m) with black velour masking. There is a 6-foot-deep (1.8 m) apron. And the working depth of the stage is 52 feet (16 m) from the plaster line. The stage is 116 feet (35 m) wide.
Can you get altitude sickness on Pikes Peak?
Because of this, few of our visitors experience altitude sickness on our trips, but they can if they venture to nearby Pikes Peak before or after. Fortunately, altitude sickness is not inevitable for most people. All you need to do to protect yourself is take certain steps ahead of time.
Is Pikes Peak worth the drive?
What is so special about Pikes Peak?
Pikes Peak is an American icon, and the summit is a National Historic Landmark (NHL) that holds a special place in America’s heart. Pikes Peak can be seen as the manifestation of the American spirit and desire to explore and experience our vast frontier.
Is Pikes Peak the highest mountain in the US?
Yes Pikes Peak is the highest mountain in the United States. Pikes Peak was named after the American Explorer Zebulon Pike who was unable to reach the summit. The summit or Pikes Peak is also higher than any point in the United States that is east of its longitude.
Why is Pikes Peak famous?
Pikes Peak is of historical significance as a landmark of early traders and trappers and as the name of the region now known as Colorado. The discovery of gold in 1858 brought large numbers to the region.
How far is Pikes Peak from Castle Rock?
Route Map from Castle Rock, CO to Pikes Peak. Optimal route map between Castle Rock, CO and Pikes Peak. This route will be about 70 Miles. The driving route information(distance, estimated time, directions), flight route, traffic information and print the map features are placed on the top right corner of the map.