Base map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), tiles by Protomaps. Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles on AWS Open Data. United States 3DEP (formerly NED) and global GMTED2010 and SRTM terrain data courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey. Route lines and points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), elevations from USGS 3DEP. The Cog Railway track is not drawn; the map marks the depot only.
How to use the map
Drag to move. On a phone, use two fingers to move, pinch to zoom and twist to turn. With a mouse, right-drag to tilt and turn, and hold Ctrl or Cmd while you scroll to zoom. Tap a point for its name and height. The heights on the map are in feet.
Pikes Peak Highway
19 miles of paved road from Cascade to the summit at 14,115 ft. The toll gate sits at mile 3 (8,540 ft). Crystal Reservoir is at mile 6, Glen Cove at mile 13 (11,440 ft) and Devils Playground at mile 16 (13,058 ft). Highway guide, grades and drive times.
Barr Trail
The hiking route starts on Ruxton Avenue in Manitou Springs at 6,707 ft and climbs 13 miles to the summit. Most hikers need 6 to 10 hours to the top. Work out your own hike time.
Manitou Incline
2,768 steps straight up the slope above Manitou Springs, with about 2,011 ft of climbing in under a mile. You need a free reservation. Incline reservations, parking and the way down.
Garden of the Gods
The red rock park sits east of Manitou Springs, on the plains side of the map. Entry is free, and the trails range from paved loops to rocky climbs. Trails, parking and the best time to go.
Cog Railway
The train leaves from the depot on Ruxton Avenue at 6,320 ft and takes about 9 miles of track to the summit. Cog Railway tickets and times.
Sources (17)· checked 2026-11-08
- City of Colorado Springs: Manitou Incline2026-11-03
- City of Manitou Springs: Manitou Incline (archived Oct 2026)2026-11-03
- Cog Railway: FAQ2026-11-03
- Cog Railway: the route2026-11-03
- docs.protomaps.com: downloads
- Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center2026-11-03
- Garden of the Gods: hours and directions2026-11-03
- KDVR: the 9-mile Cog Railway journey2026-11-03
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)2026-11-07
- OpenStreetMap data via the Overpass API2026-11-07
- OpenStreetMap: The Incline (way 56228063)2026-11-07
- Pikes Peak Highway home page and road status2026-11-03
- registry.opendata.aws: terrain tiles
- USGS 3DEP elevation service2026-11-07
- Wikipedia: Barr Trail2026-11-03
- Wikipedia: Manitou Incline2026-11-03
- Wikipedia: Pikes Peak2026-11-03
All sources for this topic: Pikes Peak Highway on the facts page.
Last checked Nov 8, 2026 by Rainer Lang. Rules and prices change; confirm with the operator before you travel.