Pikes Peak is 12 miles out of Colorado Springs in the Pike National Forest, El Paso County, Colorado.
Classified as a fourteener (14er), because of it’s altitude and prominence, Pikes Peak is found in the Southern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains and stands at 14,115 feet tall or 4302 metres.
WE HAVE A NUMBER OF ARTICLES AND RESOURCES ABOUT PIKES PEAK:
Includes details on early climbs, a history of the mountain and the native peoples of the region and its position in the Colorado Gold Rush. We also cover the wildlife of the surrounding area as well as information on climbing and hiking on and around the mountain.
We have an in depth profile page of the Colorado 14ers, including a history of this collection and more information on how they are defined, as well as a list of some of the principal fourteeners.
Includes details on the whole Rocky Mountains range and sub-ranges, including major peaks and climbing and hiking routes.
Check out a list of some of our favourite thru-hikes and long distance trails in the USA and Canada, including the Pacific Crest Trail.
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