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The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway

515 Ruxton Ave, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829 USA

408 Reviews
$$
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Closed Now
Opens Fri 7a
  • Independent
  • Credit Cards
    Accepted
  • Wheelchair
    Accessible
  • Public
    Restrooms
  • No Wifi
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“Highest cog railway in the world!”

The Pikes Peak Cog Railway holds a unique distinction as the highest cog railway in the world. Wonder how this legendary Pikes Peak train came to take visitors to the top of America’s Mountain? One of the tourists who visited the Pikes Peak region in the late 1880s was Zalmon Simmons, inventor and founder of the Simmons Beautyrest Mattress Company. Mr. Simmons rode to the summit of Pikes Peak on a mule. The arduous, two day trip was the only way to reach the top in those days. Mr. Simmons was awed by the scenery but determined that the views should be experienced in a more civilized and comfortable manner. In 1889, the Manitou & Pike's Peak Railway Company was founded and track construction began. Top wages were 25 cents per hour. Six workers died in blasting and construction accidents. On the afternoon of June 30th, 1891, the first passenger Pikes Peak train, carrying a church choir from Denver, made it to the summit. Spencer Penrose, owner of The Broadmoor Hotel, acquired the Railway in 1925. The track of the Pikes Peak Cog Railway is 8.9 miles long. The round trip lasts 3 hours and 10 minutes. Check for departure dates and times before your trip to the summit. 

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Uncle P.

Great way to get to Pikes Peak. Wanted to drive but didn't want to get stuck behind a snail on the way up, or cook my brakes on the way down. So we took a chance on the train and it was awesome.... Read more

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Brandye K.

I don't understand why anyone would give this less than 5 stars. Look up the weather before you go. Everyone has a weather app or Google. It's not the responsibility of the railway to keep you... Read more

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Jayme B.

My friends and I took the round trip train ride up to Pikes Peak on the Cog Railway. We purchased tickets online prior to our visit. Due to the weather, the bus wasn't running from the free lot,... Read more

The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway

515 Ruxton Ave
Manitou Springs, Colorado
80829 USA
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