Pikes Peak and Almagre Mountain

Pikes Peak and Almagre Mountain

Pikes Peak (14115 ft) and Almagre Mountain (12367 ft) from "Almagre Mountain South."
09 Jan 2010
Sarah Simon
on Jan 15, 2010 5:20 pm
Image Type(s): Scenery
Image ID: 589634

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silversummit

silversummit - Jan 16, 2010 12:35 pm - Voted 10/10

Wow!

You can even see the road on Pikes Peak. Quite a shot Sarah!

Sarah Simon

Sarah Simon - Jan 17, 2010 10:14 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Wow!

Thank you much for the kind words. I love the view of Pikes from this pair of 12ers (Almagres). Not many people see this view.

-Sarah

Sarah Simon

Sarah Simon - Jan 18, 2010 5:36 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Wow!

Kathy,

One important clarification: The throughway you can see in this photo is the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, not the highway.

Cheers,

Sarah

lcarreau

lcarreau - Jan 16, 2010 7:53 pm - Voted 10/10

What ???

There's a road on Pikes Peak? Geez, thanks for
the valuable information.

Sarah Simon

Sarah Simon - Jan 17, 2010 10:17 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: What ???

Larry,

Oh, yeah, run a Google search for "Pikes Peak Highway" and see all that comes up (maps, YouTube videos, etc.) Plenty of tourists visit each summer and set their brakes on fire (figuratively, mostly) on the descent. ;)

Sarah

lcarreau

lcarreau - Jan 17, 2010 10:31 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: What ???

I heard "the train" was the best way to go.

My brother took it several years ago, and said
it was a blast.

Myself? I tend to avoid tourists whenever I can !!!

silversummit

silversummit - Jan 17, 2010 10:58 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: What ???

I've done the cog railway twice and it's fun/scenic but you do need reservations most days (can be done online). I wanted to ride up and hike down but no one else agreed to do it!!! You get about 40 minutes on top and then ride down.

There's also a special race every year testing the race cars. It's quite competitive.

lcarreau

lcarreau - Jan 18, 2010 12:57 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: What ???

Right on, Kathy !!

I'm actually an introvert. I tend to avoid
competition and tourists whenever I can.

But boy, I do enjoy my food!! Thanks 4 da info!

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