How long is the train ride at Pikes Peak?

3.5 hour
Ride. Pikes Peak, known as America’s Mountain, is the star attraction, but the journey along the way is full of show-stopping moments. You will never forget this 3.5 hour round trip journey and your first glimpse of the Summit. Get your advance tickets now to secure your seat on one of our many regular daily departures …

How much is it to ride the train up Pikes Peak?

Standard admission for the 3-hour trip on the Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway is $58.00 for adults and $48.00 for children 12 and under for advance e-ticket purchases ($59.50 at the depot ticket window).

Where does the cog railway start?

The excursion begins at the newly renovated Cog Railway Depot in the foothills of historic Manitou Springs.

Can you take a train up to Pikes Peak?

The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway operates daily in the summer months, with departures every 40 minutes until 5:20 p.m. The round trip is about three hours (one hour up, 40 minutes at the summit, and one hour and 10 minutes back down to the Depot), so arriving 30 minutes ahead of time means it’s about a four …

Is the Pikes Peak cog railway worth the money?

Each experience is worth it! However, if you are visiting the area, I recommend you put the Pikes Peak visit as late in your visit as possible. This is not something you want to do the second you step off the plane from Florida or Ohio. I recommend driving: it costs less than the individual train tickets.

Does the Pikes Peak cog train turn around at the top?

Absolutely – If you are driving up to the top of Pikes Peak in a vehicle you can turn around at any time. If you’re taking the cog railroad up probably not. over a year ago. You can make a turn around at numerous pull off areas.

Which seats are best on Pikes Peak cog railway?

I recommend choosing window seats on the “3 seat side” of the train for stunning views of Inspiration Point. Alternatively, on the “2 seat side” you get views of the waterfalls in the early portion on the climb and have a better chance of sighting Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, deer, and yellow-bellied marmots.

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Is there a bathroom on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway?

There are no restrooms on board the train. The only restrooms on the mountain are located at the Depot and at the Pikes Peak Visitor Center at the top.

Can you do Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak in one day?

Yes you can visit both Garden of the Gods Park and Pikes Peak in one day. The trip up Pikes Peak via the Cog Railway or the Pikes Peak highway takes approx. 3 hours round trip.