Pikes Peak

Pikes Peak is the most visited mountain destination in the Western Hemisphere. Towering over 14,000 feet, the peak is one of the Southwest's famous "fourteeners."

Located in the Pike National Forest, the Pikes Peak is easily recognizable with its snow-capped peak from neighboring Colorado Springs. Visitors can easily access the peak's summit through the Pikes Peak Highway, off-highway 24, west of Colorado Springs. The road trip can take you around 90 minutes. If you are looking for a more scenic ride, take the Pikes Peak Cog Railway. The nearly 9-mile-long line passes through some mesmerizing scenery.

The Pike National Forest serves up more than a glorious snow-covered mountain peak. There are also numerous hiking trails, mountain biking areas, and fishing that you can indulge in. Pikes Peak remains the second most visited mountain destination in the world, second only to Mt Fuji in Japan.