How tall is Pikes Peak?

Fun Facts (and some fiction) about Pikes Peak including Big Foot Sightings, Army Tanks on Pikes Peak, Tall Tales and more. read more

Pikes Peak is one of Colorado's 53 fourteeners, mountains more than 14,000 feet (4,267.2 m) above sea level. The mountain rises 8,000 ft (2,400 m) above downtown Colorado Springs. Pikes Peak is a designated National Historic Landmark. read more

Pikes Peak proximity to the edge of the Great Plains and its height made it the first sight of westward bound wagon trains, leading to the expression "Pikes Peak or Bust." Due to its natural beauty, the Pikes Peak Region has always been a magnet for travelers. read more

The "back" of Pikes Peak from Woodland Park. It’s America’s most famous mountain, but apparently no one knows how tall it really is! For decades, Pikes Peak was said to be 14,110 feet tall, based on a national geographical survey that took place in 1929. read more