My family are going to take the cog train to the top of pikes peak

[Roon]

This is our staycation and we are going this saturday. It's very high and the cog train makes it possible to get up there! I have been wanting to ride this train ever since I knew it existed. Here is more info on the train. http://www.cograilway.com/history.htm

[abq e streeter]

1. that sounds awesome--have a great time.

[Hell Hath No Fury]

2. Did that around 30 years ago --

fantastic ride and even better view at the top! I went when it was stil snowing, so I mostly saw white across the distance, but I forget how many states you can see into from up there -- flat as a frickin' pancake right off the Rockies. The air is thin up there, so go easy.

Have fun, you will love it! :hi:

[Moondog]

3. Great time of year to do it! Enjoy. Take a camera.

[susanr516]

4. That sounds like fun!

I've always wanted to go to the top of Pike's Peak.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

5. We took the cog train up Mt Washington part way...

It was too windy to go to the summit.

It was a great ride; but just to warn you, if your windows are open, the hot cinders can blow in and make you very uncomfortable. Goggles would be a good idea...

Have a blast! :hi:

[av8rdave]

6. It's a great ride. I've done it several times. Enjoy!

[pokerfan]

7. Cool

Would love to do that someday. I have done the Canadian Rockies which are too steep for trains of any sort: