scenic viewpoint
Pikes Peak Summit Viewpoint
A 14,115-foot summit reached by a winding toll road, inspiring the lyrics to 'America the Beautiful' with views across the Great Plains.
16 km · about 30 min drive
Colorado, United States · North America
Cripple Creek is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Manitou Springs, 30km from Garden of the Gods.
Cripple Creek is a town located in Colorado, United States. With a population of 1,155, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Cripple Creek sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Denver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cripple Creek to your route.
Cripple Creek is the statutory city that is the county seat of Teller County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 1,155 at the 2020 United States census. Cripple Creek is a former gold mining camp located 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Colorado Springs near the base of Pikes Peak. The Cripple CreekRead more
Historic District, which received National Historic Landmark status in 1961, includes all of the city and the surrounding area. The city is now a part of the Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.
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Cripple Creek is located in Colorado, United States, North America. The coordinates are 38.7467 latitude, -105.1783 longitude.
Cripple Creek has a population of approximately 1,155 people, making it a town in United States.
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scenic viewpoint
A 14,115-foot summit reached by a winding toll road, inspiring the lyrics to 'America the Beautiful' with views across the Great Plains.
16 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
The 19-mile toll road climbing to a 14,115ft summit that hosts the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, with 156 corners and no guardrails over huge drops. Fully paved and open to ordinary cars in season.
25 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
A free public park featuring dramatic red sandstone formations jutting skyward against the backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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