From the intersection of I-25 and Highway 24 in Colorado Springs, head west on Highway 24 for 9.4 miles. Take a left at the stoplight for Fountain Avenue (an above road sign will indicate the turn for the Pikes Peak Highway). Go 0.4 miles down Fountain Avenue and take a left onto the Pikes Peak Highway. A sign over the road will say Pikes Peak Highway. Stay on this road for .8 mile where you will reach the toll gate. Pay the toll and drive 12.3 miles and look for a gate on the left side of the road just after passing tree line. Park near this gate. This is the old access gate to the top of the old Pikes Peak ski area.
