pikes peak

很新鲜 坐火车去派克峰感觉很棒，能慢慢的感觉到温差的变化。我本来体质就晕车，上去后有高反现象。头一直晕晕的。但是景色真的很棒，很喜欢。就像是在飞机上（低空）看天空下的一大片风景！

去Pikes Peak吧。每人花费10美元开车去。路途很有趣,高低起伏,但在山顶它看起来就好像他们炸开了山顶,弄平了成了一个停车场。那里有两座军事建筑,更像军库。真的么?然后那里还有另外一座可怕的主建筑,脏兮兮的咖啡馆和一个什么都没有的商店,但有中国纪念品。在美国有什么?去一家漂亮的饭店坐下来享受这个地方,怎么样?外面甚至都没有坐的地方。我很高兴我没有付每人40美元的行程。你能看到很多不需要花钱的东西,如果你想去Cripple 河和Victor,你会过的更好。或者去被白杨分开的大陆。

我在这里住了一辈子,派克峰一直都是那么美。她都是如此优雅,可以驾车游览,可以露营游玩,可以徒步旅行,还能观赏美景。如果你来这个地区,那就一定要来派克峰。

这是我第一次来到这里,这的骑行设计路线非常赞,每人收费12元可以登顶山顶,不过并不是所有人都有勇气去尝试。当然你可以选择开车向前或是徒手攀岩登顶。许多过来人对我说当你登顶以后你能看见时尚最壮观最美丽的景致,起初我真心不相信,但后来当我自己真的登顶以后我才发现这一切原来都是真的,真的太不可思议了!大家一定要留意一路沿途美景,同时还要记得向旅客中心询问索要相机拍照留念。我们当天原本打算潜水的,但是考虑到当时的天气并不太好,所以我们就放弃了这一念头,不过我们也并没有感到难忘失落,因为我们欣赏了沿途的每一个美景,真心感觉满足和快乐!我建议大家为了最好的旅行效果,大家在出发前最好事前的详尽网络信息搜集调差工作,这样就能更有计划地安排出行。

如果能抽出时间开着车来这个风景如画的小道上兜兜风,绝对会非常开心。到达顶峰的时候会很冷,风很大,最好穿上保暖的衣服。上坡的时候车开慢点,道路陡,崎岖不平,某些地方才有护栏。后来才发现这儿会收取75元的停车费,但相信我,任何花费都是值得的。除了看到一只飞来飞去的秃鹰之外,没看到其他的野生动物,运气不太好,不过还是带上双筒望远镜,可以看看远方的道路啥的。比起搭乘火车,我们更愿意自己开车,这样比较自由,想在任何地方停下来都可以。有许多可逛可看的小店,但我们可不想再顶峰的小吃店逗留四十分钟。如果你和我一样喜欢大山,就来看看吧。

即便是坐车,开到顶峰依然非常吃力,公路非常陡峭。我们到达的时候赶上了第一场雪,但是游客很多。上面非常冷,风也很大,一定要准备件夹克。下山的时候车开得很慢,避免速度太快让刹车过度受热。绝对值得一去。

1. View from afar. You can see Pikes Peak from 150+ miles away. It is visible from almost every corner of Colorado Springs, but also Denver and points north. More fun when it is snow capped, 8 months or more a year. The upper reaches are far beyond the treeline.2. Take the cog railroad what is an almost all day round trip. You are likely to see wildlife in the National Forest surrounding the mountain. Its easy. You can reward yourself with a hot chocolate at the top.3. Drive the partially paved, partially gravel road to the summit. Imagine a road with no guard rails and consider that in mid summer, there is a race to the top for many different kinds of vehicles. Mandatory stop on the way down to check for overheating and potentially dangerous brakes. This trip is very scenic. You get to 14,000 ft. Of course, its best to go early as hail and thunderstorms can make your visit at the peak short. PS: If you see the locals heading to shelter, it may be because of lighting which has struck folks above the treeline. One many days you can be looking down a clouds. Visitors should ask folks at their hotel or restaurants "is this a good day to drive to the top". Road closes in the winter when the snow piles up.4. Walk to the top! Start at the crack of dawn if you really think you can climb two miles up and tolerate 40% of the sea level oxygen!5. This may sound nuts, but there is actually a marathon that runs up a very narrow mountain trail to the top. That's only the half way point. Medical staff then evaluate if they will let you turn around and run down for the second half. This is a brutal marathon. If you live at sea level, "forget about it!". Which every method you choose (and doing more than one might suit you) you will have a great experience. No, I have not run up the mountain. I have enough issues with the cog rail road, and road to the top. Do not minimize the oxygen issue. If you are past the age of 50, it will effect you much more than if you are in your 20s. If you bend down to tie a shoelace, you may get the black swirlies standing up. Folks often come down off the mountain saying they just need to rest a bit and end up sleeping through the night. PS: Protection from UV rays, taking drinking water, and a high SPF sun screen are a must.

We took the cog train up Pikes Peak. I can't believe how long I've lived in Colorado and haven't done this. I know people think of this as a summer thing, but it was fabulous in the winter. When we went, it didn't go all the way to the very top because of snow, but the experience was memorable regardless. I would highly recommend this.

The view was amazing, and the song "America the Beautiful" was written here and the lyrics are on a special memorial at the top. Truly a great memory, should be a "bucket list" destination for all!

What else can you say.. It inspired "America the Beautiful"written by Katherine Lee Bates after a wagon trip to the top in the very late 1800's. Their doughnuts are a must. Where else can you get doughnuts cooked at an elevation of 14,110 feet above sea level?

We always drive to the top of Pike's Peak. The views along the road and at the top is worth the time it takes to get there. Also, if you don't want to drive it yourself, there is a train that can take you to the top of the mountain. The hot coffee, fresh donuts, gift shop, trails and wildlife give you something to do and things to photograph.

I have visited Pikes Peak on more than one occasion hiked,biked abd driven since 1971. The first time I saw it tears fell from my eyes. I never imagined such fun and beauty. True American the Beautiful.

The mountain was amazing from bottom to top. Originally we were going to take the train up but later decided to drive. The drive up was great because there were good places to stop and great views. It's amazing to watch the wildlife change with the elevation. The best views were actually near the treeline not the very top. Once you do reach the top however there is something you should know. It's cold. I went in August and there was, (very little), snow in the ground. Also I got altitude sickness and had to go back down before I got to truly enjoy what the peak of the mountain had to offer.

We visited today with a teen and a 5 year old - both thoroughly enjoyed Pikes Peak. We chose to drive up the highway - absolutely gorgeous views. We stopped at the visitors center on mile marker 6 - fun gift shop, bathroom and great views. The road at the top of of the mountain was a little scary (not a huge fan of heights, but the kids loved it!!) but the views were incredible. We were not able to go past mile marker 16 due to snow, but it was still a really fun trip. We paid $28 for 4 to enter (2 adults/2 kids under 16) and It was well worth the money. A must see in Colorado Springs!

Pike's Peak is a beautiful mountain in Summer as well as Winter. The road to the top is paved all the way to the top, only the top of the mountain is gravel. Nice ride to the top during any season, although the Fall could be very nice with the leaves changing. The mountain could be close in the Winter due to snow on the road. At the top you have a snack bar, souvenir shop and a viewing area to look at the city and as far as nearby states. Remember that Pikes Peak is a little over 14,000 feet high and strenuous activities while on top of the mountain may take extra effort. Drink plenty of fluids and don't run or you may get out of breath and or dizzy.