Who Should Skip Pikes Peak?
Why altitude matters here
The summit of Pikes Peak stands at 14,115 ft, more than 7,000 ft above Garden of the Gods at about 6,400 ft. The 19-mile Pikes Peak Highway and the Cog Railway from Manitou Springs both reach the top in a few hours, so the climb in altitude comes fast. The highway’s health tips on the Pikes Peak Highway page are the official reference; anyone with a heart or lung condition can check with a doctor before the trip.
What the two Pikes Peak tours exclude
The 4-hour Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods jeep tour’s listing states that it is not suitable for pregnant women, people with respiratory issues or pre-existing medical conditions, or babies under 1. The full-day tour from Denver’s listing states that it is not suitable for children under 8. These are the conditions of each product, set by its listing.
Pikes PeakPikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour
From DenverFrom Denver: Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Guided Tour
Staying lower
Garden of the Gods itself sits at about 6,400 ft. The foothills and luxury jeep tours, the Segway tour and the e-bike tour do not include Pikes Peak, according to their listings. The Pikes Peak or Garden of the Gods page sets the two side by side, and which tour covers the park-only options.
Frequently asked questions
Who should not go up Pikes Peak?
The highway’s health advice names people with a history of severe heart or breathing problems and infants under 6 months. See the Pikes Peak tours page.
Can children go on the Pikes Peak tours?
It depends on the product: the jeep tour’s listing excludes babies under 1, the Denver tour’s children under 8. See the jeep tour close-up.
Can pregnant women go up Pikes Peak on a tour?
The Pikes Peak jeep tour’s listing states that it is not suitable for pregnant women. See the Denver day tour close-up for that product’s terms.