Over 12 miles long, this course climbs through the Rocky Mountains up to the summit of Colorado's legendary Pikes Peak, 14,115 feet above sea level. What starts as a simple road course on a public ...

Pikes Peak is gearing up for the busy season ahead and announcing new rates before tickets go on sale in April. Starting Tuesday, April 1, shuttle tickets and timed entry permits will go on sale.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Don't miss the high-altitude, secret recipe doughnuts at the Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center. An automated machine churns out thousands of the sweet treats daily.