The Pikes Peak area is awesome ... cut right for about another 200 yards to North Backbone Trail on the left. Hike northward for about 100 yards and on the right, if time allows, indulge in ...

On Pikes Peak, that is a need ... “It’s incredibly diverse habitat. You can hike on it, you can ride your mountain bike. You can also get into prime outdoor habitat if hunting and fishing ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Don't miss the high-altitude, secret recipe doughnuts at the Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center. An automated machine churns out thousands of the sweet treats daily.

On the day I visited there was some avalanche danger so I cut my trip short and only did a two mile out and back hike to stay in the safe zone. Hike westward from the lot on the wide packed trail ...