4-Hour Guided Pikes Peak Summit Tour
Ride the Pikes Peak Highway with mountain stops and summit views
Duration
4 hrs
Includes
Guided tour, water, parking
Highlights
- Ride a 19-mile paved mountain highway with steep grades and winding switchbacks
- Stop at 3 to 4 points of interest along the route
- Learn about the history of Pikes Peak and its high-altitude environment
- Explore the summit area independently when access allows
- Bring a jacket and layers for colder, windy conditions at high elevation
What's Included
- Timed entry reservation and fee
- Toll gate entry fee
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Free parking
- Guided tour with a professional mountain driver
Know before you go
- This tour is not recommended for babies under 6 months old due to the extreme elevation
- Pregnancy is not recommended due to the extreme elevation
- Heart conditions or breathing issues require medical advice before participating
- Bring a car seat for any child who needs one; children requiring one must remain restrained while the vehicle is moving
- Do not feed wildlife, including Bigfoot
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with at least 48 hours' notice. 50% refund with 24–48 hours' notice. No refund within 24 hours or for no-shows. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
FAQs
Drink plenty of water before and during the Pikes Peak tour. Altitude sickness is common at high elevations, and bottled water is provided.
Wear closed-toe shoes for rocky, uneven terrain.
Restrooms are available along the Pikes Peak Highway and at the summit.
Meeting details
Rocky Mountain Ride, 111 E Cimarron St, Colorado Springs
Related locations
Pikes Peak Highway
Admission includedPikes Peak Highway winds 19 miles through some of Colorado's most breathtaking high-country terrain, carrying you from the foothills near Colorado Springs all the way to a 14,115-foot summit above the clouds. Along Pikes Peak Highway, the landscape shifts from ponderosa pine forest to tundra to bare granite, offering a concentrated tour of the Rockies in a single drive. The air thins noticeably as you climb, and the views stretch across the Great Plains to the east and deep into the mountain ranges to the west.