The railway will be opened for four days from May 20th-23rd and again on May 27th when it reopens to the public seven days a week. 2017 that the almost 130 year old train is making its again way to the summit of Pike Peak. At left are Christine McDonald, left, and her son Cameron, 16.
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Kiaya Kies, 3, waves to people on a passing train full of people, while sitting on her mother Becky's lap as they ride on the Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak COG Railway train towards the summit of Pikes Peak on in Manitou Springs. The railway will celebrate its 130th anniversary at the end of June. The train ride takes riders through Pikes PeakÕs famous pink granite in the Pike National Forest. It is the worldÕs highest COG railway train going up 7,600 feet of vertical gain to the 14,115 foot summit. The ride takes just over three hours to complete the 8.9 mile ascent and 8.9 mile decent of Pikes Peak. The train will have five departures a day. Please consult a physician before booking your Cog Up, Bike Down tour with Broadmoor Outfitters and ask them about your fitness for a high-altitude biking adventure.Wednesday, August 24th 2022 Home Page Close MenuĪngelo Alago, left, his friend Monica Goodson, her daughter Lillyana, 3 and Lilyana's grandmother Beverly Martinez look at the spectacular scenery as they take a ride on the Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak COG Railway train towards the summit of Pikes Peak on in Manitou Springs. However, we do require some biking experience to ensure you can navigate the terrain and control your bike. Most biking abilities will be able to do the ride.
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The Pikes Peak Railway Cog Up, Bike Down tour is one of our most challenging tours and does require a fair level of fitness. You will have a guide to lead you down the mountain and a van that is available to take any rider back down in case they choose to leave the ride early. The bike down Pikes Peak is a supported ride.
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We provide full-face helmets, biking gloves, high visibility vests, and GT 29” cruisers.
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While that is a daunting distance at an exhilarating incline, we provide safety gear and safety information to help minimize risk on the descent. We give you plenty of time to enjoy the view before the next stage of your adventure starts.īiking down the mountain takes you on a 19.5 miles journey. Then you will have a chance to check out the newly constructed Summit House at the top. You will enjoy the 5.5-hour ride to the top of Pikes Peak. The only way to combine the railway experience with downhill mountain biking is to book with Broadmoor Outfitters. While it may be tempting to try and book a ride up the mountain with your bike, the Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway does not allow bicycles on board due to a limited amount of space.
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Not only is riding the railway up an exhilarating and unique experience but biking down the mountain will be one for your bucket list. There are only two cog railways in the United States, and Pikes Peak Cog Railway is one of the most unique railway experiences you can have in the world. Now, the Pikes Peak Cog Railway remains the world’s highest and longest cog railroad, and it is the highest railroad in the entire Northern Hemisphere. This particular railway was built back in June of 1891 as the highest rack railway in the world at the time. The rebuild of the Cog Railway features all-new trains, a new track, a new depot, and a new visitor center. In Colorado Springs, CO, the Cog Railway has recently reopened after being closed for reconstruction the last three years. Hiking Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway