Verified Sep 28, 2026
Pikes Peak Highway
Cable car, boat or scenic rail · Colorado · USA 🇺🇸
Only official site
drivepikespeak.com
Tickets online or at the entrance
“One-day admission tickets for each person in your party are required and can be purchased online with your timed entry reservation or you can purchase your admission ticket at the Gateway at the time of entry.” drivepikespeak.com
From the official ticket site: “One-day admission tickets for each person in your party are required and can be purchased online with your timed entry reservation or you can purchase your admission ticket at the Gateway at the time of entry.” drivepikespeak.com
Admission prices
Adult
Adults (16 and Over)
$18
$18 per person
Child
Children (6 to 15)
$8
$8 per person
Family
Carload Discount Rate (Up to 5 passengers)
$65
$65 per vehicle
Other ticket
Carload – Additional Adults
$13
$13 per adult
Other ticket
Carload – Additional Children (6 to 15)
$5
$5 per child
stated on drivepikespeak.com/visit/hours-rates · checked 2026-10-09
Current General Admission Fee Pikes Peak Highway (May 1–November 30) Adults (16 and Over) $18 per person Children (6 to 15) $8 per person Carload Discount Rate (Up to 5 passengers) $65 per vehicle Carload – Additional Adults $13 per adult Carload – Additional Children (6 to 15) $5 per child
Practical
Pikes Peak Highway: opening hours
Uphill Gates open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 3:00 p.m.✓ drivepikespeak.com/visit/hours-rates · 2026-10-03Pikes Peak Highway: closing days
The Pikes Peak Highway is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day (December 25), and the third Sunday in June for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.✓ drivepikespeak.com/visit/hours-rates · 2026-10-03Pikes Peak Highway: what should I know before visiting?
Reservations are required to drive your personal vehicle on Pikes Peak Highway from May 28 – September 30. You can drive the Pikes Peak Highway after September 30 without having to make a timed-entry reservation.✓ drivepikespeak.com/tickets-reservations/drive-yourself · 2026-10-09Pikes Peak Highway: how to get there
The Pikes Peak Highway entrance is conveniently located just 15 minutes west of Colorado Springs on Highway 24.✓ drivepikespeak.com/visit · 2026-10-03Pikes Peak Highway: parking
As a courtesy to other guests, PPAM asks that all guests limit their parked vehicle time to two hours or less at the summit. Trailhead parking is available at several additional locations throughout the highway including Devils Playground, across from Sheep Sign, and at Elk Park that offer alternative parking to the summit for those who plan to use trails longer than a couple of hours.✓ drivepikespeak.com/visit/faq · 2026-10-09Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain is one of Colorado’s most iconic fourteeners and the world’s most accessible high-altitude destination. Visitors of many ages and abilities can experience the 14,115-foot summit by driving the Pikes Peak Highway, riding a shuttle, or hiking to the top. Along the way, guests can kayak on mountain reservoirs, watch for wildlife, and explore scenic trails.
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