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The Peak of Adventure. Near Denver and Colorado Springs, the world's highest cog train takes families to the 14,110 foot summit of America's Mountain, Pikes Peak, Colorado.
Get your tickets in advance, plan your day around a three-hour round-trip train ride, review our FAQs, and get ready for one of the most unique experiences in the country: an all-new journey to the top of Pikes Peak.
Advance ticket purchase guarantees your seat for a one-of-a-kind Cog Railway experience. And, best of all, you’ll have the opportunity to choose the perfect seat from which to take it all in.
Your train ride takes you 9 miles up to the summit of Pikes Peak but your journey transports you back in time. Enter Pike National Forest, travel along Ruxton Creek, by Diamond Rock, within the steep, rocky walls of Englemann Canyon, past stacked boulder formations, a striking waterfall, and through Deer Park.
Pikes Peak’s proximity to the edge of the Great Plains, as well as its height, made it the first sight of westward bound wagon trains, making “Pikes Peak or Bust” the motto for gold seekers.
New trains, new tracks, new depot, new Pikes Peak Visitor Center, and one of the most unique experiences in the world. It’s historic: we’ve been climbing to the top of Pikes Peak since 1891.
A journey on the Cog Railway is full of scenic beauty all year round. While the weather and breathtaking views are varied depending on the season, you’ll always be able to find an updated schedule with available departure dates and times when exploring our Purchase Tickets page!
We offer a variety of flexible rates, including advanced seat selection, so you can experience the summit, sights, and beautiful scenery. Purchase your tickets in advance online for best available rates. Walk-up tickets can be purchased at The Depot, subject to availability.
The ride to the top of the Pikes Peak Visitor Center is a little over one hour, and once we arrive, we spend 40 minutes on the Summit before we depart. In the summer, we operate daily, with departures every 40 minutes.
Our live cams offer a glimpse of the breathtaking views from Pikes Peak and beyond. Plan your trip and get your tickets in advance online to explore the world’s highest cog railway for yourself.