Pikes Peak - Drive or cog railway?

[disneydentist]

Both seem tempting. We only have time for one. Which have you done and would you do it again. Any other thoughts are welcome too.

TIA

 

[lizandjason]

Definitely the Cog. You can relax and take in the beautiful scenery and not be white-knuckled trying to maneuver hairpin turns on mountain roads with no guard rails. Just one person's opinion who has done both.

 

[disney-akj]

We went a few years ago and we took the cog up. I am glad we did too. It was enjoyable and once we got out on top, I was slightly light headed (as many people were). It was nothing too bad, but I was glad no one had to think about driving. Plus we could take pictures, etc.

 

[carolmp]

Each one will take the same amount of time. We made the mistake of thinking that our two year old wouldn't be able to last on the cog train, not stopping to think that the drive would take just as long. We did the drive, and since I'm afraid of heights, I was doing some pretty heavy praying by the time we reached the top! I did get my souvenir Christmas ornament at the top, because I know I'm not doing that drive again!

 

[reyasmommy]

The COG for SURE!!! Beautiful and relaxing!

 

[Arizonaboy]

COG trip sounds like fun!

 

[KCmike]

Does it make anyone sick on the cog?

 

[FINFAN]

Cog...call ahead for ressies. Allow 3-4 hours tho, overall. Grab a Fat Tire beer in Mamitou Springs afterwards While lower in elevation than Pike's, as their saying goes, "This Whole Town is High!"

 

[Zerosinthecloset]

Bunch of wusses...just hike up Barr Trail.

 

[KCmike]

Two kids came home sick. Road trip is off for now. Thanks for the info though.

 

[FINFAN]

Two kids came home sick. Road trip is off for now. Thanks for the info though.

awwww...bummer. However, maybe you can replan for when you have a few more days and do all the things you'd like! Hope the kiddos feel better soon