Pikes Peak is a designated National Historic Landmark. The massif rises 8,000 ft above downtown Colorado Springs. Marker view of Garden of the Gods with Pikes Peak in far a level. Excerpt: Pikes Peak is one of Colorado’s 54 fourteeners, mountains more than 14,000 feet aboveĢ. Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colorado Springs.ġ. 0.6 miles away) Time Frozen In Stone (approx. 0.6 miles away) A Priceless Gift (approx. 0.6 miles away) Welcome to Garden of the Gods Park (approx. Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site (a few steps from this marker) Garden of the Gods Park (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line) Bloomer Girl A Colorado Trailblazer (about 600 feet away) a different marker also named Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site (about 600 feet away) The Garden of the Gods (approx. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1805 North 30th Street, Colorado Springs CO 80904, United States of America. Located at the Garden of the Gods Visitors Center. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North 30th Street and Gateway Road. Marker is in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in El Paso County. A significant historical date for this entry is November 15, 1806. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music ♦Winter snow rarely lasts through the intense summer sunshine. ♦Weather on top is generally 30 degrees (Fahrenheit) colder than Colorado Springs, much windier, with intense sunlight and the possibility of snow any day of the year. ♦The air on top has only 50% of the oxygen pressure as at sea level. ♦Pikes Peak was the landmark prospectors looked for and drove towards in the 1858 "Pikes Peak or Bust" gold rush. ♦The Ute Indians knew Pikes Peak as Sun Mountain." "I believe no human could have ascended to its pinnacle."ĭespite his failed attempt, Pike has the honor of having the mountain named after him. In reference to their lack of preparation, Pike entered into his journal: Ten days later, Pike and his men attempted to reach the top but failed, due to a snowstorm. When our small party arrived on the hill they with one accord gave three cheers." "At two o'clock in the afternoon, I thought I could distinguish a mountain to our right, which appeared to be a small blue cloud viewed it with a spyglass, and it was still more confirmed in my conjecture.in half an hour, (the mountains) appeared in full view before us. On November 15, 1806, Pike wrote in his journal: Pike was assigned to explore the Arkansas River to its source. Pikes Peak was named for Zebulon Montgomery Pike, an American explorer and lieutenant in the U. The view from the summit inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write the lyrics for “America the Beautiful" in 1893. This historical marker is in West Colorado Springs in El Paso County Colorado Travelers have been drawn to the towering rock formations of Garden of the Gods and the world famous Pikes Peak for centuries. , ♦Winter snow rarely lasts through the intense summer sunshine. , ♦Weather on top is generally 30 degrees (Fahrenheit) colder than Colorado Springs, much windier, with intense sunlight and the possibility of snow any day of the year. , ♦The air on top has only 50% of the oxygen pressure as at sea level. , ♦The summit is only 10 miles away by air, but 28 miles by road. , Pikes Peak Facts, ♦The Ute Indians knew Pikes Peak as Sun Mountain.", ♦Pikes Peak was the landmark prospectors looked for and drove towards in the 1858 "Pikes Peak or Bust" gold rush. In reference to their lack of preparation, Pike entered into his journal:, "I believe no human could have ascended to its pinnacle.", Despite his failed attempt, Pike has the honor of having the mountain named after him. When our small party arrived on the hill they with one accord gave three cheers.", Ten days later, Pike and his men attempted to reach the top but failed, due to a snowstorm. On November 15, 1806, Pike wrote in his journal:, "At two o'clock in the afternoon, I thought I could distinguish a mountain to our right, which appeared to be a small blue cloud viewed it with a spyglass, and it was still more confirmed in my conjecture.in half an hour, (the mountains) appeared in full view before us. , Pikes Peak was named for Zebulon Montgomery Pike, an American explorer and lieutenant in the U. Travelers have been drawn to the towering rock formations of Garden of the Gods and the world famous Pikes Peak for centuries.
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