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Pikes Peak is a prominent fourteener located in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, USA. Standing at an elevation of 4,302 meters (14,115 feet), it is one of the state's most recognized landmarks. The summit is accessible via a paved highway, a cog railway, and the Barr Trail, making it a popular destination for tourists and hikers. It is culturally notable for inspiring the song "America the Beautiful" and hosts the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb automobile race.
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Pikes Peak ranks #99 of 187 in the Mountain ranking, behind Cayambe, ahead of Hallasan.
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How tall is Pikes Peak in Colorado?
Pikes Peak stands at an elevation of exactly 4,302 meters (14,115 feet) above sea level. This makes it one of the most prominent of Colorado's famous 'fourteeners.'
What are the three ways a person can get to the top of Pikes Peak?
Visitors can reach the summit by hiking the 13-mile Barr Trail, driving up the fully paved Pikes Peak Highway, or riding the Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway. The cog railway has been in operation since the late 19th century.
What major annual sporting event takes place on Pikes Peak?
The mountain hosts the famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, an annual automobile and motorcycle race to the summit. Also known as 'The Race to the Clouds,' the course features 156 turns over a 12-mile stretch of the highway.
What famous American song was inspired by the summit of Pikes Peak?
Katherine Lee Bates wrote the lyrics to 'America the Beautiful' after taking a wagon trip to the summit of Pikes Peak in 1893. The sweeping views of the Great Plains from the top directly inspired the phrase 'purple mountain majesties.'
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