How much time should I allocate? Are there hikes or is it more of a drive through scenic route?
2007-06-10 14:35:34 · 6 answers · asked by dla_ral 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Denver
OMG, you have got to go see it!!! it is awesome!!! my dad was staioned at fort carson and we went there while living at fort carson. it is absoluetly beautiful!!!! we went up to the top of pikes peak also. it also is a must see. cripple creek is a good one also. time depends on how much you have, there are hikes as well as driving. and take your camera!!!! Cog Railway up to Pikes Peak, Broadmore Ski resort, differnt gold mines, Royal gorge. the gorge is awesome also, there is a bridge there that you cross that sways in the wind. not real bad tho. the bridge goes over the colorado river. it is positivly beautiful out there!!! Have fun!!! NORAD is there. lots of old towns to see, and shops with collectables. you used to be able to pan for your own gold in cripple creek.
2007-06-10 14:53:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definately. We spent the morning there & then drove up Pike's Peak. I think you can do a half a day or a whole day depends on how much walking, hiking or biking you want to do. They do have places where you can park the car & hike, but you can also drive through the park. We drove around first, went to the visitor's center (to get a map & take some beautiful photos) and then we went back in the area found a place to park and walked around for awhile, taking lots more beautiful photos. I loved it!!!
2007-06-11 11:44:02 · answer #2 · answered by sun_shinevt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, yes and yes!
About an hour south of Denver, in Colorado Springs.
You can hike, bike, or drive thru it.
Spend at least a few hours there.
And don't forget Pike's Peak! The cog railroad may be fun, I've never gotten to do it because you have to make reservations a few days in advance. But, I have always enjoyed the ride up there. Crowded in the summer...go early, but certainly worth the trip!
This is from a Texan! Trust me, it's worth it.
2007-06-11 05:04:04 · answer #3 · answered by redbarronaustin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely worth visiting. It is an amazing place with incredible rock formations. Great place to hike, drive or just sit and contemplate. Well marked trails. Early morning and late afternoon make some interesting shadows and colors on the towering rocks. Bring your camera and spend at least a half day.
2007-06-10 22:00:47 · answer #4 · answered by Tech_Toot 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An hour, or a day. Drive through or hike , your choice. Pack a lunch. It's worth it to spend some time there. You can also drive to the summit of Pikes Peak it's in the area
2007-06-10 21:47:40 · answer #5 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The garden is truly awe inspiring. Take as long as you can to drive through, walk through, etc. They even have horseback trail rides available, and there's a nice visitors center at the entrance, and one inside the park too. Look for the "kissing camels" rock formation!!
2007-06-11 15:35:06 · answer #6 · answered by ndngrlz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋