Pikes Peak - Glen Cove

The Glen Cove area is located on the Pikes Peak Highway at mile marker 13.  The Pikes Peak Highway is open year around, weather permitting and reservations are required from May 27th - September.  Reservations can be made on-line at:  www.drivepikespeak.com.  There is parking at Glen Cove, on both sides of the highway, with no additional parking permit requirements.  There is a visitor center/gift shop (Glen Cove Inn) with one restroom located inside the Glen Cove Inn.  During the winter season, the Pikes Peak Highway is usually open to at least Glen Cove.  The Glen Cove parking area provides walking access, along the shoulder of the highway, to the bowl area below Little Italy and the Devil's Playground portion of the Highway.  Additional information on road conditions, hours, reservations and fees can also be obtained by calling 719-385-7325 or by browsing to this URL:  https://coloradosprings.gov/pikes-peak-americas-mountain/page/pikes-peak-hours-and-rates?mlid=9056

• Suitable Activities: Avalanche Education, Backcountry Nordic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding, Climbing, Exploring Nature, Family, Hiking, Mountaineering, Photography, Scrambling, Ski Mountaineering, Snowshoeing, Volunteer Leadership, Youth
• Climbing Category: Intermediate Alpine Climb
• Snowshoeing Category: Intermediate
• Seasons: Year-round
• Weather: View weather forecast
• Avalanche Terrain Rating Complex View avalanche forecast.

• High Point: 14,114 ft

• Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
  Pikes Peak Ranger District (PSINF)
• Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
• Recommended Party Size: 15
• Maximum Party Size: 20
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 30