Pike's Peak

Pike's Peak, nicknamed "America's Mountain," is the one of the most visited mountains in the world, with more than half a million people reaching the summit each year. With an altitude of 14,115 feet above sea level, Pike's Peak ranks 31st among Colorado's 54 Fourteeners (mountains above 14 thousand feet).

On the trip up....

This little fella is called a marmot...kinda like a groundhog.



At the top...
Check out those Rocky Mountains in the far background!


Coming down...They checked the temperature of your brakes. If they were not under 300 degrees, you had to pull over for 30 minutes to let them cool off.


The Reservoirs....
There were 3 of these reservoirs scattered throughout the trek up the mountain. The city of Colorado Springs and other surrounding communities use this water as their main water source. They allow people to fish with artificial lures, canoe and other recreational uses, however humans nor pets can swim in them.

It took us about 3 hours to travel up the mountain, spend a little while in the gift shop at the top, then travel back down. It was absolutely beautiful. And cold! The temperature dropped by 30 degrees at the peak. And very windy too. But simply amazing! This tablet was at the observation tower at the peak and truly says it all!