pikes peak

     

In 1905 a large searchlight was installed at the top of this Colorado peak

Trivia about pikes peak

  • It's one of the main attractions of the Pike National Forest
  • The summit of this famous Colorado peak can be reached by horseback, auto, or a 9-mile cog railway
  • This famous peak is named for a lieutenant who discovered it in 1806 & tried to climb it, but never got to the top
  • Discovered in 1806, this Colorado peak was first climbed in July 1820 by 3 members of Major Long's expedition
  • A Ute legend says the Great Spirit created all life on this peak discovered in 1806
  • The view from the top of this Colorado peak inspired the words to "America The Beautiful"
  • On Aug. 12, 1901 the first auto reached the summit of this "peak" near Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Hikers enjoy the 13-mile Barr Trail to the summit of this Colorado peak
  • Mapmakers named this Colorado mountain after its 1806 discoverer, who had called it Grand Peak
  • This 14,110-foot Colorado mountain peak discovered in 1806 inspired the song "America The Beautiful"
  • In 1820 Edwin James climbed a Colorado peak that was then named for him; today we call it this