Pikes Peak
Nicknamed “America’s Mountain,” Pikes Peak stands at 14,114ft. The most popular 14er in Colorado, mostly due to its easy access from Colorado Springs and a road to the top, Pikes Peak gains 7,510 vertical feet in a 13.5-mile hike (via Barr Trail). The popular song “America the Beautiful” was written by Kathleen E Bates in 1893 atop this great mountain. The hike will take you the full day no matter which angle you approach it from. The most popular routes are via Barr Trail, or from the Crags.… Read More