Cascade Self-Guided Pikes Peak Driving Tour

Ascend to the summit of the legendary Pikes Peak on this self-guided driving tour up one of America’s most iconic mountain roads. On this winding road to the top of the mountain, visitors are treated to soaring vistas, unique ecosystems, and historical remnants of the mountain’s past. Along the way, hear stories of gold miners, ancient Ute paths, and the death-defying Race to the Clouds. This alpine drive is a true Colorado classic that can’t be missed.
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Meeting Point

5099 Pikes Peak Hwy

5099 Pikes Peak Hwy, Cascade, CO 80809, USA

Begin from 5099 Pikes Peak Hwy, Cascade, CO 80809, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are on-site.

What's included:

• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

Not included:

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour and 2 hours

Pikes Peak - America's Mountain

5069 Pikes Peak Highway, , Cascade, Colorado

. This iconic road will take us up toward the summit of a 14,000-foot mountain that has captured Colorado’s imagination for decades. Along the way, we’ll have plenty of opportunities for great mountain views, as well as a couple of hiking trails for more advanced hikers.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Cascade

Cascade, Colorado

Travelers have been stopping at this spot since 1890!
This observation site was once a stop along the cog railway line. We’ll get to the railway’s history a little later in the tour, but back in 1890 this ride allowed tourists to enjoy the view and adjust to the high altitude.

10 minutes

Crystal Creek Reservoir

Crystal Creek Reservoir, Colorado, USA

That’s Crystal Creek Reservoir, supplying a reliable source of drinking water to all the residents of Colorado Springs.
It’s not just mother nature though that helps supply all that water. Human innovation helps too.

10 minutes

North Catamount Reservoir

North Catamount Reservoir, Colorado 80863, USA

There are two other big reservoirs around here supplying water for folks in this region. The other two are the North Catamount and the South Catamount Reservoir.

10 minutes

Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway

Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Colorado, USA

The name is a bit misleading, as we’re not quite halfway up the mountain yet. There’s a small parking area if we want to stop here for a quick break.

10 minutes

Glen Cove Visitor Center

Pikes Peak Toll Rd, Woodland Park, CO 80863, USA

we’re halfway to the top of the peak! We know that ‘cos the Glen Cove Visitor Center is coming up soon. It’s been a key stop and halfway marker for travelers for decades.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Elk Park Trailhead

Woodland Park, CO 80863, USA

At just over 10 miles, this difficult trail can take several hours. But here’s a tip: You don’t have to hike the whole thing to get some great views of the north face of Pikes Peak.

Pass by without stopping

Devil's Playground - PPIHC

Devil's Playground - Pikes Peak Highway, Colorado Springs, 80863, Colorado

There are no slides and swings here. Instead, this barren landscape is a place where lightning bolts hop and dance across the terrain during thunderstorms.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Bottomless Pit

Bottomless Pit, Colorado 80809, USA

Throw some rocks over the ledge and some claim they never make a sound. But scientists assure us that there is a bottom in the bottomless pit.

10 minutes

Barr Trail

Barr Trail, Cascade, CO 80809, USA

One of the most popular walking trails remains to this day. It’s called the Barr Trail. The origins for it date back to the days of the gold rush, although it wasn’t the well-maintained trail that it is today.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included