DSC_5282.jpg
George and Chris Blood, Cog Railroad Passengers
George and Chris Blood, passengers on the Cog Railroad excursion to Pike's Peak out of Manitou Springs, CO 24 Aug 2007. (DSC_5282.JPG)
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DSC_5283.jpg
Looking towards uphill direction
Looking towards uphill direction inside one of the Swiss-built locomotive/observation cars as we travel uphill through the Pike National Forest to Pike's Peak. 24 Aug 2007. (DSC_5283.JPG)
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DSC_5284.jpg
Leaving the Manitou Springs Station
Leaving the Manitou Springs, CO Cog Railroad station heading uphill through the Pike National Forest en route to Pike's Peak 8.9 miles away on a trip lasting 3 hrs and 10 minutes. (DSC_5284.JPG)
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DSC_5286.jpg
Three species of trees line the way
Travelling the first 1/3rd of the way along Ruxton Creek in Englemann Canyon you will see dense stands of Englemann spruce, Colroado blue spruce, and Ponderosa pine trees. (DSC_5286.JPG)
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DSC_5287.jpg
Ruxton Creek, Englemann Canyon
A view from the left-side of the train going uphill of Ruxton Creek in Englemann Canyon. (DSC_5287.JPG)
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DSC_5288.jpg
The Minnehaha Siding
The Minnehaha switch where trains going uphill and downhill are able to pass. (DSC_5288.JPG)
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DSC_5289.jpg
Pine Cones Galore!
PIne Cones Galore! (DSC_5289.JPG)
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DSC_5291.jpg
Shapely Rocks All Have Names
Names for rock formations are given to spike the imagination. (DSC_5291.JPG)
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DSC_5292.jpg
Downhill Slide
Downhill Slide. (DSC_5292.JPG)
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DSC_5295.jpg
Old Wooden Structure
View from left-side of train going uphill...remnants of an old wooden structure. (DSC_5295.JPG)
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DSC_5299.jpg
Minnehaha Falls
Minnehaha Falls as seen ascending Pike's Peak mountain. (DSC_5299.JPG)
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DSC_5304.jpg
More Scenery Along The Way...
Left-side view going uphill. (DSC_5304.JPG)
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DSC_5305.jpg
Remnants Of Old Hotel Along The Way
The story is that an old hotel once existed along the way to Pike's Peak. (DSC_5305.JPG)
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DSC_5306.jpg
Another view of Old Hotel
Another view of Old Hotel remains. (DSC_5306.JPG)
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DSC_5309.jpg
Caretaker's House
Caretaker's house along the way to Pike's Peak. (DSC_5309.JPG)
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DSC_5311.jpg
View Inside the Passenger Car
View inside the Swiss-made passenger car/locomotive. (DSC_5311.JPG)
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DSC_5312.jpg
Trains Passing at Four Mile Siding
We're waiting at the Four Mile Siding for the downhill train to pass. (DSC_5312.JPG)
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DSC_5316.jpg
Downhill Train Passes us at Four Mile Siding
Downhill train passes us at four mile siding. Pike's Peak is in the background. (DSC_5316.JPG)
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DSC_5317.jpg
Train Towing Utility Car
Downhill train towing utility car at Four Mile Siding. (DSC_5317.JPG)
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DSC_5320.jpg
The "Lion's Den" Looking South
Looking south we see the Sangre de Christo Mountain Range which stretches south to New Mexico. (DSC_5320.JPG)
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DSC_5324.jpg
Great Plains to Eastern Border of Colorado
Looking east towards the Great Plains to eastern order of Colorado and Kansas. (DSC_5324.JPG)
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DSC_5326.jpg
Timberline, Bristle Cone Pines Start
Passing the tree line (timberline) where trees stop growing. Some bristlecone pines on Pikes Peak are over 2000 years old! (DSC_5326.JPG)
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DSC_5331.jpg
Timberline in the Distance
Timberline as seen on a distant mountain. (DSC_5331.JPG)
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DSC_5332.jpg
Lake Moraine and Mt. Almagre
Lake Moraine and Mt. Almagre (DSC_5332.JPG)
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DSC_5333.jpg
Lake Moraine and Mt. Almagre
Lake Moraine and Mt. Almagre dominate the view at this point. (DSC_5333.JPG)
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DSC_5334.jpg
Blurry Photo of Bristlecone Pine
Blurry Photo of Bristlecone Pine. Some of these are said to be over 2,000 years old! (DSC_5334.JPG)
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DSC_5339.jpg
Boulder Fields Above Timberline
Boulder Fields Above Timberline. (DSC_5339.JPG)
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View from Windy Point Siding
View from Windy Point Siding. (DSC_5343_editedPSedited.jpg)
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DSC_5350.jpg
Windy Point Siding, Passing Trains
Uphill and downhill train passing at Windy Point Siding.
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DSC_5351.jpg
Windy Point Siding, Passing Trains
Uphill and downhill train passing at Windy Point Siding.
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DSC_5352.jpg
Pike's Peak Toll Road Seen in the Distance
The 19 mile Pikes Peak Highway, paved part of the way, is open year round, weather permitting. Toll Road Fee is $10 per adult (16 and over) $5.00 per child 6-15, maximum $35/car, If you have cardiac or respiratory problems, as well as babies under 4 months of age should not make the ascent to the summit. (DSC_5352.JPG)
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DSC_5355.jpg
Looking Back...
Looking back... (DSC_5355.JPG)
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DSC_5357.jpg
North and West View of Collegiate Range
North and west view of the Collegiate Range. (DSC_5357.JPG)
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DSC_5358.jpg
Pikes Peak Toll Road Near Pikes Peak Summit
Last segment of the Pikes Peak Toll Road nearing the summit.
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DSC_5359.jpg
Pikes Peak Toll Road Near Pikes Peak Summit
Last segment of the Pikes Peak Toll Road nearing the summit.
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DSC_5361.jpg
Pikes Peak Toll Road Near Pikes Peak Summit
Last segment of the Pikes Peak Toll Road nearing the summit.
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DSC_5362.jpg
Pikes Peak Toll Road Near Pikes Peak Summit
Last segment of the Pikes Peak Toll Road nearing the summit.
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DSC_5363.jpg
Pikes Peak Toll Road Near Pikes Peak Summit
Last segment of the Pikes Peak Toll Road nearing the summit.
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DSC_5364.jpg
Radio Equipment Shack
Radio Equipment shack near summit of Pikes Peak. (DSC_5364.JPG)
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DSC_5367.jpg
George & Chris Blood at 14,100 Feet
The Summit House at Pike's Peak serves thousands of people daily during the high tourist season. The house was built in the 1960's and wasn't designed to accomodate the numbers of people that it does today. Long lines form in the food service area right after the train arrives. You are allowed only 30-40 minutes at the top of Pike's Peak to prevent effects of high altitude (nausea, headaches). Budget your time accordingly.
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DSC_5369.jpg
George & Nadine Smith at 14,100 Feet
The Summit House at Pike's Peak serves thousands of people daily during the high tourist season. The house was built in the 1960's and wasn't designed to accomodate the numbers of people that it does today. Long lines form in the food service area right after the train arrives. You are allowed only 30-40 minutes at the top of Pike's Peak to prevent effects of high altitude (nausea, headaches). Budget your time accordingly.
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DSC_5370.jpg
North and West from Pikes Peak
North and West view from Pikes Peak. (DSC_5370.JPG)
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DSC_5371.jpg
North and west view from Pikes Peak
North and west view from Pikes Peak. (DSC_5371.JPG)
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DSC_5372.jpg
North and west view from Pikes Peak
North and west view from Pikes Peak. (DSC_5372.JPG)
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DSC_5373.jpg
North and west view from Pikes Peak
North and west view from Pikes Peak. (DSC_5373.JPG)
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DSC_5374.jpg
North and west view from Pikes Peak
North and west view from Pikes Peak.
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DSC_5375.jpg
North and west view from Pikes Peak
North and west view from Pikes Peak.
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DSC_5376.jpg
North and west view from Pikes Peak
North and west view from Pikes Peak.
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DSC_5377.jpg
A Fisheye View, North-West, Pikes Peak
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DSC_5382.jpg
Cog Railroad Train and Summit House
A view towards the Cog Railroad train and the Summit House.
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DSC_5383.jpg
Cog Railroad Train and Summit House
A view towards the Cog Railroad train and the Summit House.
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DSC_5385.jpg
View Towards Southwest from Pikes Peak
View Towards Southwest from Pikes Peak. (DSC_5385.JPG)
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DSC_5386.jpg
View Towards Southwest From Pikes Peak
View Towards Southwest From Pikes Peak. (DSC_5386.JPG)
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DSC_5391.jpg
View Towards Southwest from Pikes Peak
Fisheye view towards the southwest from Pikes Peak. (DSC_5391.JPG)
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DSC_5397.jpg
View Northeast Towards Summit House
Fisheye view northeast towards Summit House. (DSC_5397.JPG)
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DSC_5398.jpg
View Northeast Towards Summit House
Fisheye view northeast towards Summit House. (DSC_5398.JPG)
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