Jeep tour · From Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour
- Free cancellation (24 hours)
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From $230 per person
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Yes, you can go in winter, but plan for the top to be out of reach on some days. Snow decides, not the calendar.
Driving the Highway
- Open year-round, weather permitting; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Snow often limits how far up you can drive. On November 3, 2026 the road was open to Crystal Reservoir, mile 6 (9,160 ft). Check today.
- From October 1 the uphill gate opens at 9:00 AM, last entry 3:00 PM, summit closes 4:00 PM.
- Winter rates (December 1 to April 30, 2026 rate sheet): $10 adult, $5 child, $35 carload.
- No timed-entry permit needed after September 30.
Riding the Cog Railway
The Cog runs year-round on a reduced off-season schedule. Heavy snow can stop the train short of the summit, and there is no weather refund if it reaches the top. Departures are on the railway's ticket page. More on the Cog.
How cold?
Our estimate for an average January day at the summit: a high around 17 °F and a low around -10 °F. That is the NOAA 1991 to 2020 normal for Colorado Springs adjusted by the standard lapse rate, not a summit measurement. Wind makes it feel much colder. See the month-by-month table and the live summit forecast.
Winter on the mountain
- A tubing hill at mile 11.5 (10,600 ft) when there is snow; dates and prices were not yet posted in November 2026.
- Ranger-led snowshoe hikes, typically on Saturdays in February and March.
- Backcountry ski access at Glen Cove (mile 13).
Hiking in winter
The Barr Trail is a serious winter undertaking above treeline: snow, ice, short days and no reliable ride down. The Manitou Incline stays open 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM from November to April with a free reservation.
Winter tours that still run
The 4-hour Jeep tour departs from the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center from November to March and lists summit coats and blankets; the Garden of the Gods tours run year-round at lower altitude.
Jeep tour · From Colorado Springs
Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour
- Free cancellation (24 hours)
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From $135 per person
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Sightseeing Jeep Tour in Garden of the Gods
- Free cancellation (24 hours)
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From $125 per person
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Sources (13)· checked 2026-11-03
- City of Colorado Springs: Manitou Incline
- Cog Railway: buy tickets
- Cog Railway: FAQ
- Cog Railway: know before you go
- Cog Railway: schedule
- NOAA 1991 to 2020 climate normals, Colorado Springs airport
- Pikes Peak Highway home page and road status
- Pikes Peak Highway rate sheet and hours (PDF, Sept 2026)
- Pikes Peak Highway: hours and rates
- Pikes Peak Highway: the summit
- Pikes Peak Highway: tickets and timed entry
- Pikes Peak Highway: winter recreation
- Wikipedia: Pikes Peak
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Facts on this page last checked 2026-11-03 by the pikespeak.info editor. Rules and prices change; confirm with the operator before you travel. See every figure with its source.