Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak is one of Colorado's most famous mountains, rising over 14,000 feet near Colorado Springs. You can reach the top by car, by the cog railway, or by a long hike, and the summit has a visitor center with famous doughnuts.
It inspired the song America the Beautiful because of the endless purple-mountain view from the top. Reaching the clouds and seeing four states on a clear day makes it a bucket-list adventure for many families.
Activities
You can ride the historic cog train up the mountain, drive the winding highway, or watch the famous car race up the road each summer.
Weather
The summit is much colder and windier than the base and can have snow any month of the year, so warm clothes are a must.
Scenery
From the top you can see forests, plains, and other snowy peaks stretching all the way to the horizon.