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.

and do nature’s stair stepper—a 200-stair incline called Challenger’s Hill. It's a quick, steep hike that gives a nice preview of Pikes Peak. While in Colorado Springs, you won’t have to ...

This guide will take you through the essentials of camping, hiking ... The tallest peak in Colorado at 14,440 feet, offering panoramic views that are well worth the climb. Pikes Peak: Known ...