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Offered languages
- English
Highlights
-An hour drive to historic Cripple Creek
-Views of Pikes Peak from different locations.
-Views of the majestic Sangre De Cristo Mountains
-A drive through the remote Shelf Road and back
-Discover interesting stories, history, and folklore
The Capacity
-4
The Duration
-4-4.5 hours
The Ages
-1 yrs and older
The Tour
-Drive to Cripple Creek, with views of Pikes Peak and interesting Colorado Landscape
-Tour Shelf Road. Remote dirt/rock road that goes through towering canyons. Impressive Colorado views.
-A stop at the Cripple Creek Heritage Center. Lots of interesting history, artifacts, and information about the area.
-For those that like to get away from the city and commercial locations.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
There is parking available around town, but we meet at 2615 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904. Meet in the parking lot 15 minutes prior to tour time.
Itinerary
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Manitou Springs (Pass by)
We start our journey driving in Manitou Springs. We will drive through this quant little mountain town and give insights on some things to do there.
Admission ticket free -
Woodland Park (Pass by)
We drive the Ute Pass to Woodland Park. This is a scenic drive with many little mountain towns in between. Here we have great views of the north slope of Pikes Peak, America's mountain.
Admission ticket free -
1Cripple Creek
We then drive over the the historic mining town of Cripple Creek, Colorado. There is a lot of history here and great views of the stunning Sangre de Cristo mountain range.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Shelf Road
This is where we begin our journey on Shelf Road,one of Colorado's most scenic roads. This is a dirt road that travels through towering canyons and valleys. Once at the end, we turn around and go back.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
Manitou Springs (Pass by)
We return to Manitou Springs the same way we came.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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