A Millennial Learns

The History of Pikes Peak and the Cog Railway

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I finally made it to the top of pikes peak! The hike is a whopping 8 hours long so I opted for the one hour train ride. Here is a history of the mountain and what you can expect when you get to the top :)


Sources:

  • https://www.pikespeak.us.com/learn/history-of-pikes-peak/#1549206878027-64a2bae0-9d6c
  • https://www.cograilway.com/about-us/cog-history/
  • https://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-america-beautiful#:~:text=America%2C%20the%20Beautiful%3A%201893%20The%20song%2C%20%E2%80%9CAmerica%20the,during%20an%201893%20trip%20to%20Colorado%20Springs%2C%20Colorado.
  • https://www.pikespeak.us.com/learn/fun-facts/
  • https://www.coloradovirtuallibrary.org/digital-colorado/colorado-histories/beginnings/julia-archibald-holmes-first-woman-to-summit-pikes-peak/
  • https://www.pikes-peak.com/dont-hike-pikes-peak-in-winter/
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    A Millennial LearnsBy Abby Rancour
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