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Pikes Peak (originally Pike's Peak, see below) is a mountain in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, 10 miles (16 km) west of Colorao Springs, Colorado, in El Paso County. It is named for Zebulon Pike, an explorer who led an expedition to the southern Colorado area in 1806. At 14,110 feet (4,301 m), it is one of Colorado's 54 fourteeners. Drivers race up the mountain in a famous annual race called the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. An upper portion of Pikes Peak is a federally designated National Historic Landmark.

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  • In 1859 gold seekers vowed to reach this peak "or bust"
  • At 14,140 feet, this Rocky Mountain peak discovered in 1806 is one of Colorado's highest
  • On July 4, 1961 this Colorado peak was designated a national historic landmark
  • Choosing "or bust", in Nov. 1806 Ol' Zebulon made it partway up but didn't summit this featured later named for him
  • In 1901 C.A. Yont & W.B. Felker became the first to drive a car to the top of this Colorado peak
  • Prospectors travelling West in 1859 vowed to reach this famous "Peak or Bust"
  • The world's highest cog railway takes you to the summit of this 14,110-foot Colorado mountain

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  • Joe Wahler's son prepares to run Pike's Peak with Joe's father's flag. Three generations of amazing men!
  • Team inov-8 athletes Cody Moat and @scott_dunlap are ready at the start line for Pike's Peak Ascent.…
  • RT @KRDONC13: Nice weather this morning for the Pike's Peak Ascent and the last weekend for the Manitou Incline. But watch out for storms …
  • Nice weather this morning for the Pike's Peak Ascent and the last weekend for the Manitou Incline. But watch out for storms later today.
  • CCVB is volunteering at the first water station of the Pike's Peak Ascent today! We are excited to see Coach Rick...
  • Pike's Peak Cog Railway #oldpost
  • "In memory of Erin O'Keefe, who was eaten by mountain rats". Pike's Peak, 1876
  • Good luck to all the Pike's Peak Ascent runners this morning including my hubby! You will rock it!
  • @APLMom @Leslie_V10 @rottencoreblog I wish my wife called me Pike's Peak.
  • Final destination. #babysnows 😉#coloradosprings @ Pike's Peak Summit 14,110 Ft
  • @aprilbapryll @SangriaLover We went when J was 5, and he liked it. Plus, we got snowed on at the top of Pike's Peak. In August. :-)
  • After descending 1000ft from Pike's Peak, @DenieWong asks me if I smelled something burning. It was the parking brake.
  • The only place you need to go to stock up on cheap #beer at Pike's Peak.
  • Hiked 12 miles to the top of Pike's Peak. What a day!
  • Pike's Peak Marathon weekend! Good luck runners, and no matter what, keep moving forward!
  • The world is a hell of alot more beautiful from the top @ Pike's Peak Summit
  • Going up to Pike's Peak 😊😊😊 hope I don't get sick!!!
  • Pike's Peak has a gift shop&a parking lot-we climbed from the Devil's Playground and are feeling v superior
  • RT @inov_8: All set up at Pike's Peak in Manitou Springs, CO. Ready to show off the new RaceUltra 290 and cheer on…
  • Looking out from the summit of Pike's Peak! #finallycolorado #fourteenthousandfeet
  • All set up at Pike's Peak in Manitou Springs, CO. Ready to show off the new RaceUltra 290 and cheer on…
  • @sharmanian After running/crawling up Pike's Peak ?
  • Pike's Peak marathon is this weekend…and I tip my hat to the participants.
  • @barefoot_bennji there was snow on Pike's Peak
  • Was above/in the clouds today at Pike's Peak! Such an awesome experience
  • Got to stop at Pike's Peak today!
  • RT @jjsanderson: One year ago today, I was filming on top of Pike’s Peak with @alomshaha at start of US shoot for
  • One year ago today, I was filming on top of Pike’s Peak with @alomshaha at start of US shoot for
  • #TBT Vintage linen postcard of Pike's Peak, near Waynesville. #NSS2015 #PulaskiCountyUSA
  • Pike's Peak or bust!
  • @chris1werner Thanks man! I am definitely planning on Pike's Peak. It seems the Royal Gorge bridge is closed for maintenance :/ forest fires
  • Pike's Peak was flawless.
  • @KeithArsenault We did Garden of the Gods yesterday. Also Cave of the Winds and the Cog Railway to Pike's Peak. Tomorrow is Laser Tag.
  • 14,000 feet high @ Pike's Peak, CO
  • 13 miles up Pike's Peak and a breathtaking run at Garden of the Gods
  • Race starts under banner. The ascent ends at the top of Pike's Peak in the bkgrnd. Marathon is rnd trip @csgazette
  • @jimmyfallon Put key to our rental car in jacket pocket before riding bike down Pike's Peak. There was a hole in the pocket. #VacationFail
  • Does anyone happen to have a photo of a woman on Pike's Peak prior to abt 1930 that I could use for an article? #amwriting #Colorado
  • Beautiful view from atop Pike's Peak in Colorado
  • @devanfilchak and I are on our way to Pike's Peak.
  • Photo: Final look at Pike’s Peak. Off to Great Sand Dunes. #tourdeheartland #colorado (at Pikes Peak)
  • Final look at Pike's Peak. Off to Great Sand Dunes. #tourdeheartland #colorado @ Pikes Peak
  • 0 to 100 real quick! Climbed this bad boy yesterday! #milehigh @ Pike's Peak Summit
  • RT @The_Office_Club: We have a fantastic 12'x13' office with a view of Pike's Peak coming available at the end of this month. Call 719.272.…
  • Thinking about exploring the woods sometime now. Adding pike's peak to my checklist also.
  • @WilliamMScherer She loved it. Now her 12-year old twin boys are back at Sanborn Ranch for camp at the foot of Pike's Peak,where she worked.
  • Just posted a photo @ Pike's Peak Summit 14,110
  • @yelyahwilliams @charlavail was it Pike's Peak? Because I've been there and it is beautiful❤️
  • New gear from @Saucony just in time for a trip to Colorado for the Pike's Peak Ascent this weekend! #findyourstrong
  • Made it to the top of Pike's Peak! 😄🙏