Activities

A Listing of Events and Activities at Pikes Peak.

• HIKING – A great way to experience the Peak’s tremendous beauty and spectacular vistas. At Crystal Reservoir (near Mile Marker 6) you can hike the short Overlook Trail or other lakeside trails. Elk Park Trail (one mile above Glen Cove) is 5.2 miles one way and offers back access to Barr Camp. Barr Trail is 13 miles one way, with its trailhead in the Cog Railway parking area (start early, this trail is challenging). A meal or a bunk may be available at Barr Camp. Visit http://www.barrcamp.com/barr_trail.html
   
• BIKING – You’ll find trailheads for mountain bikes at the North and South Catamount Reservoir parking lots. Bicycles are not allowed on Pikes Peak Highway. Challenge Unlimited offers Pikes Peak by Bike. Visit http://www.bikithikit.com
   
• NORTH SLOPE RECREATION AREA includes 2,267 wooded acres and three lakes (North and South Catamount and Crystal Reservoirs). Enjoy bank fishing, non-gasoline powered boating, belly boating, mountain biking and picnicking. Or pan for minerals at the Mining Sluice at Crystal Reservoir. Visit http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=398
   

  MINING SLUICE – At Crystal Reservoir. Try your hand at “panning” for minerals you could get some great souvenirs. There is also a mining sluice available at Glen Cove

   

• FISHING season is May-September; a valid Fishing License is required for those 16 and up. Regulations are posted in reservoir parking lots. Contact the Colorado Division of Wildlife at (719) 227-5200 for more info.

• OXYGEN BAR -- Take an O2 break at the highest Oxygen Bar in the country.
   

  The Oxygen Bar

   

• DONUTS AT THE SUMMIT – The summit is a destination in itself. The view from 14,110 feet is fabulous, stretching as far as Kansas or New Mexico on a clear day. Reward yourself with a world famous 14,000 foot donut from Summit House. Click here for a Free Donut Coupon!

Events

PIKES PEAK AUTO HILL CLIMB – Dating back to 1916, this race is the second oldest auto race in the U.S. It travels a tricky 12.4-mile course where speeds can reach 130 mph. The race is held on the last Saturday in June with pre-race activities the week before.
Visit http://ppihc.com


PIKES PEAK MARATHON – This 26-mile foot race begins at Manitou Springs and travels to the summit (and back down) by way of Barr Trail. Held in August, it draws many of the world’s top runners every year.
Visit http://pikespeakmarathon.org


NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS – Ring in the New Year with the spectacular AdAmAn Club fireworks display. A brave group from this mountaineering club scales the Peak and puts on a glorious New Year’s Eve fireworks show at midnight. On a clear night, it can be seen for hundreds of miles.