Colorado High Adventure Train

Take the Cog Railway to a variety of trails on Pikes Peak. From the strenuous 13-mile Barr Trail (6,640 to 14,115 feet) to easy strolls to Barr Camp, there's adventure for everyone. Hikers or runners love the easy access to stark terrain above timberline as well as aspen and pine groves on the lower slopes of the mountain. Overnight at rustic Barr Camp.

Directions: Take exit 141 (US 24) off I-25, go west (toward the mountains) on US 24, 4 miles to the Manitou Ave. (Manitou Springs) exit. Go west on Manitou Ave. 1.5 miles to Ruxton Ave. (at the Mountain Man Shop). Turn left and go to top of Ruxton Ave., 3/4 mile. The Depot is 70 miles from downtown Denver (approx. 1.25 hour) and 5 miles from downtown Colorado Springs (approx. 20 minutes). Driving time from Denver International Airport is about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.

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