Manitou Springs and Pikes Peak region outdoor adventures
You don't need to drive four hours to Kebler Pass. Aspen color in the Pikes Peak region peaks late September into early October — here's where to find it and …
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The North Slope closes on the third Sunday in October — October 18 in 2026 — and its hours drop before that. Here's the season, the watershed rules, and what a …
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The Pikes Peak Highway's posted hours don't change the day after Labor Day — they change October 1. Here's the actual fall schedule, what timed entry covers, …
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The 32nd Emma Crawford Coffin Races run Saturday, October 24, 2026 on Manitou Avenue. Here's the schedule, the parking and shuttle situation, and where to …
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Elevation changes engine power, propane combustion, and tire pressure in ways that catch first-time high-altitude RVers off guard. A practical prep guide for …
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The Manitou Incline gains roughly 2,000 feet in under a mile over 2,744 railroad-tie steps. Here's how the reservation system works, what the numbers really …
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