Over 12 miles long, this course climbs through the Rocky Mountains up to the summit of Colorado's legendary Pikes Peak, 14,115 feet ... compete one by one for the best possible time to the top ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Don't miss the high-altitude, secret recipe doughnuts at the Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center. An automated machine churns out thousands of the sweet treats daily.

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RECOMMENDED: The best train rides in the U.S. for seriously gorgeous views Known as “The Cog,” this historic railway has been chugging up Pikes Peak—one of Colorado’s tallest mountains ...