With the Grand Re-opening timed with summer travelers, be sure to reserve your tickets well in advance. Masks are currently required on the train.
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You can also utilize the free shuttle from Hiawatha Gardens to the depot with Manitou Incline 9) Wear a mask Paid parking is available across the street from the depot, but plan for extra time to arrive due to construction and traffic in Manitou Springs. Stay hydrated for your trip to the summit of a Colorado “14er” as you may feel the effects of the altitude at the peak. Alternatively, on the “2 seat side” you get views of the waterfalls in the early portion on the climb and have a better chance of sighting Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, deer, and yellow-bellied marmots.
I recommend choosing window seats on the “3 seat side” of the train for stunning views of Inspiration Point. If you purchase Reserved Admission Tickets, you will be able to pick your seats at the time of your reservation. Filmed in High Definition, this fully-narrated DVD lets you experience the year-round excitement and adventure of Americas Mountain aboard the Manitou. Listen for the horn sounding and remember to sync your watches as the railway will return down the mountain on schedule (approximately 40 minutes after arriving, but the conductor will tell you the exact time). Check the weather in advance and bring warm clothing regardless of the season. Plan for all four seasons at the top of Pikes Peak, and specifically plan for colder weather and wind! We rode in early June and it snowed while we were at the top. Go to the restroom before boarding the train as there is not a potty on the railway. While I can’t yet report on the amenities at the Visitor’s Center (although I hear there will still be donuts!!), I was glad that my backpack was stocked with snacks and water for the ride and summit since it is about a 3-hour experience. Pikes Peak Cog Railway 3,236 reviews 2 of 5 Tours in Manitou Springs Tours, Rail Tours Manitou Springs, CO, USA More About Pikes Peak Cog Railway For more than a hundred years, this railway, the highest 'cog' railroad in the world and the highest train in the U.S., has been transporting passengers to the summit of Pikes Peak. 10 TIPS FOR THE BROADMOOR MANITOU AND PIKES PEAK COG RAILWAY 1) Bring Snacks!
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