Overview
Pikes Peak is a 14,115-foot mountain that towers over Colorado Springs. Visitors can reach the summit by car, by cog railway or on foot.
History
Katharine Lee Bates wrote the poem that became "America the Beautiful" after visiting the summit in 1893. The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race has been held on the mountain road since 1916.
Today
A summit visitor center opened in 2021, and the mountain draws visitors year-round.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.