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Manitou & Pikes Peak Railway


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 8 attractions in Manitou Springs
Traveler Description:
For more than a hundred years, this railway, the highest "cog" railroad in the world and the highest train in the U.S., has been transporting...... more » For more than a hundred years, this railway, the highest "cog" railroad in the world and the highest train in the U.S., has been transporting passengers to the summit of Pikes Peak. « less
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Attraction type: Scenic railroad, Other
Address: 515 Ruxton Avenue
P.O. Box 351 Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Tel: 719-685-5401
Fax: 719-685-9033

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5 of 5 stars
sdelc 7 contributions
Houston
May 11, 2009

I found the price high, but we certainly are not experienced mountain drivers in snow (being from south Texas!) so we did not want to attempt the drive ourselves. Turned out that we couldn't have driven it anyway as the road was closed due to weather. We made the trip on May 8th. Nice warm weather at the bottom, freezing... more

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5 of 5 stars
TheArtTeacher 83 contributions
Carmichaels, Pennsylvania
Oct 8, 2008

Sept. 13, 2008 Loved the CogRailway. See my full review on this under Pikes Peak Cog Railway. It is something everyone should do at least once. Book reservation in advance. I did three months before. Morning trips are best. Manitou Springs is also a lovely little town. Eat at The Loop Mexican Restaurant and The Mason Jar. Definitely go see... more

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5 of 5 stars
DixieChickDallas 13 contributions
Dallas, TX
Jul 21, 2008

Great experience. We were a party of four and were on the 3-seat side, 2 seats each facing each other. Perfect for all of the things to see. We say marmot and big horn sheep and were on the 10:40 train. Take bottled water with you. We left ours in the car, not knowing you could bring your own. We... more

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5 of 5 stars
mtnlover21 18 contributions
Tullahoma, TN
Jun 8, 2008

Went on the 9:20 train. Perfect weather. Didn't see much wildlife other than marmot. We sat on the 3 seat side, facing downhill on the second car, front row-so we were in the first car, front row going down. Great seats-we had the only panramic view on the train. Time at the top was about 35 mintues which was plenty.... more

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4 of 5 stars
gopher2003 7 contributions
Denver
Aug 14, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

I'll agree with the other reviews, its a nice relaxing time and worth the trip but a little pricey. Here are my tips: 1. If you want to save some cash ($30 per person) and have a driver who isn't afraid of heights you can drive the trip. Keep in mind it is 14,000 feet so if the driver isn't... more

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5 of 5 stars
bevandjake 7 contributions
Longmont, CO
Jul 25, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

The Cog Railway was definitely the highlight of our trip. I agree with other reviews that it is a little pricey ($30/adult), the seats are a bit uncomfortable and crowded, but if you go in the summer with the windows down the fresh air and gorgeous views completely make up for it. Pros: We saw bighorned sheep, several herds of... more

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3 of 5 stars
coloradojunkie 3 contributions
Texas
Jul 18, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

after driving to the summit several times over the years, we decided to take the cog "for something different". The trip up was interesting - scenery nice. Only allowed 30-40 min. at summit house (not enough time to use facility, take pics, shop & eat). Summit was extremely crowded (probably because we chose the week of July 4th!!). The trip... more

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4 of 5 stars
cbestard 5 contributions
Grapevine, TZ
Jul 3, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

The railway is well run and punctual. Cute, antique station. Bring jackets, cars are unheated. Trip is about an hour up, 40 minutes on peak, then hour down, so good for a half day trip. Reservations are encouraged, check website for train times. the nearby town, Manitou Springs is interesting and could take up a few hours as well. more

A Must Do
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5 of 5 stars
GOMSUDogs 11 contributions
Texas
Jun 17, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

Excellent, safe, and informative. Our second time to travel the Cog Railway to the top of Pikes Peak. Excellent for families. Just remember to bring some water to sip on the way up. The water helps restore oxygen in your system and helps prevent possible altitude sickness for those not use to 14,000 feet. more

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4 of 5 stars
RoonieRoo 8 contributions
Manor, Texas
Jun 12, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We had an excellent time on the trip up to the summit by the Cog Railway. I am very afraid of heights and, as such, I would not let my husband drive us up. In addition, I wanted my husband to be able to enjoy the views in a way he couldn't if we drove. The ride up was comfortable,... more

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Manitou & Pikes Peak Railway Address

515 Ruxton Avenue, P.O. Box 351, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Tel: 719-685-5401 Fax: 719-685-9033