Take Your Time and Enjoy Your Trip: Allow at least two hours to make the 38-mile round-trip to the summit and back. Uphill traffic has the right-of-way at all times. Watch for maintenance equipment.
Driving Up: If your engine begins to labor on steeper grades, shift to a lower gear. Shift your automatic transmission manually to stay in a lower gear.
Overheating: If your engine overheats, run it at a fast idle. You may wish to run water on the radiator core from one of the water stations at three, nine, 11, and 13 miles past the Gateway.
Coming Back Down: Use a low gear to allow your engine to brake your vehicle.
Stopping: Whenever possible, use the turnouts provided. If you must stop on the roadway, choose a straight section where your vehicle is clearly visible to the other motorists.
If You Need Help: Pikes Peak Ranger personnel are on duty and patrol the road at all times when the Highway is open. If you have a history of severe cardiac or respiratory problems, we recommend that you do not travel to the summit; Call 684-9138 to reach a Ranger.
Take Care of the Mountain:Dispose of litter in trash receptacles or vehicle litter bags.Never throw pipe ashes or cigar/cigarette butts out of your car window. Build fires only in fireplaces and make sure they are out before you leave.
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