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#3958: images of Pikes Peak … June 2007 -- Pikes Peak, Colorado
Pikes Peak
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Pikes Peak: elev 14,110 ft wiki - 31st highest in Colorado - Front Range
Hiking - road to the top
The most visited mountain in North America (second in the world after Japan's Mount Fuji). Pikes Peak Highway, mostly paved, gains 7,400 feet in 19 miles. 9 mile Cog Railway operates May-Nov.
Famous due to its far visibility up to 130miles, Pikes Peak was a symbol of Colorado's Gold Rush in 1859 with a slogan "Pikes Peak or Bust". It is named after Zebulon Pike who first documented the mountain while climbing it in 1806.
Pikes Peak, Colorado photos follow
...Crystal Reservoir
...at start of Pikes Peak Highway
Picture Count: 18
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Notes:
• In 1891 US Board on Geographic Names officially removed apostrophes from geographic names, and "Pike's Peak" became "Pikes Peak".
• Pikes Peak Highway -
Mile 3: Crowe Gulch with a hiking trail.
Mile 6: Crystal Reservoir reflecting Pikes Peak and overlook trail leading to a souvenir shop, row boat rental and fishing
Mile 13: Glen Cove - Ranger talk.
Mile 17: Bighorn Sheep Overlook - alpine panorama view.
Mile 19: Summit - restaurant, gifts and views.
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