And that was it, when I got to the parking lot, many riders had already left, going back to Portland or Eugene, or whatever was their home base. The good thing is that, despite being the last group to arrive we had had a great adventure and, most importantly, there was still plenty...
The Pikes Peak International Hillclimb is the last refuge in the world of motorsports for those looking to race outside of a series of stringent regulations.
Follow the dirt road until reaching the designated parking lot. The trailhead is located at the far end of the parking lot. A heads up that the parking area is limited, so it's a good idea to get there early to find a spot (especially on the weekends). Seasonal Trail Kelsey Nistel,...
Colorado: Pikes Peak Highway Beginning at 7,400 feet,Pikes Peak Highwayclimbs an additional 6,715 feet in only 19 miles to the mountain’s summit, which tops out at 14,115 feet. Don’t forget a fishing pole, as the highway has three different well-stocked lakes to cast a line into....
TheLauterbach Giantis a giant fiberglass statue towering over the parking lot of Lauterbach Auto Service in Springfield. The "muffler man" has been around since 1978. He used to hold a tire but now clutches an American flag. In 2006, his head had to be replaced when a tornado took it of...
TheLauterbach Giantis a giant fiberglass statue towering over the parking lot of Lauterbach Auto Service in Springfield. The "muffler man" has been around since 1978. He used to hold a tire but now clutches an American flag. In 2006, his head had to be replaced when a tornado took it of...
Cheyenne Mountain SP in Colorado Springs. We were only there for one night; but we will certainly return. It was a Great camping spot. We were able to make it to the top of Pikes Peak the afternoon of our arrival. We could have made it to Garden of the Gods, too; but the ranger...
TheLauterbach Giantis a giant fiberglass statue towering over the parking lot of Lauterbach Auto Service in Springfield. The "muffler man" has been around since 1978. He used to hold a tire but now clutches an American flag. In 2006, his head had to be replaced when a tornado took it of...
Colorado: Pikes Peak Highway Beginning at 7,400 feet,Pikes Peak Highwayclimbs an additional 6,715 feet in only 19 miles to the mountain’s summit, which tops out at 14,115 feet. Don’t forget a fishing pole, as the highway has three different well-stocked lakes to cast a line into...
She typically takes her group to a parking lot on a nearby college campus (running laps makes intervals easy!), and running with a group is always a good option when clocking miles at night, too. Also, consider driving the route you plan to run at night during the day to get a feel...