Activities
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 Hours
Do this because
Drive the scenic Pikes Peak Highway to Colorado's most iconic summit
Visit the historic Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway station
Explore alpine lakes like Crystal Creek and North Catamount Reservoirs
Hike the legendary Barr Trail, a favorite among serious hikers and runners
Take in dramatic views and rock formations at Devil's Playground
What to expect
Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. As you drive the legendary Pikes Peak Highway, the app brings the mountain's history, geology, and adventure to life.Your journey begins near Cascade, Colorado, a historic town that marks the gateway to this iconic drive. Pass by the shimmering Crystal Creek Reservoir, then detour to North Catamount Reservoir for peaceful alpine views.Discover the historic Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway, still running today with panoramic vistas. At Glen Cove Inn, learn about the unique plants and wildlife that thrive in the high-altitude terrain.The scenic Elk Park Trail reveals expansive meadows and dense forest in the subalpine zone—great for spotting wildlife. Higher up, Devil's Playground stuns with rock formations and stories of lightning storms dancing across the stones.Hear the legend of Bottomless Pit, a mysterious chasm hidden from view but rich in lore. As you near the summit, learn about Barr Trail, a popular route for hikers tackling the peak on foot.Along the way, discover stories of Zebulon Pike, the gold rush, early tourists, and the race that earned this road the name “Race to the Clouds.” This self-guided tour is packed with natural beauty, fascinating tales, and unforgettable high-altitude moments.
What's included
Audio-guided tour
Map
Downloadable APP
Digital guidebook
What's not included
Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Transportation
What to remember
Know in advance:
This is not an attraction entrance ticket, this is a self-guided tour with no guide accompanying you. The tour operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
The tour has a 1-year validity from the time of booking. Use it multiple times on multiple trips over 12 months
After booking, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now" and follow the instructions to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. It's recommended not to wait until you are on site. After the initial setup, the tour will work perfectly with offline maps
The audio stories will play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
5099 Pikes Peak Hwy, Cascade, CO 80809, USA
Meeting point:
5099 Pikes Peak Hwy, Cascade, CO 80809, USA