About this event
Advance purchase is required. Each vehicle must have a timed-entry permit and Sunrise admission ticket purchased online before arrival. Tickets will not be sold at the Gateway, and access to the North Slope Recreation Area will not be available during event hours. Prefer to leave the driving to us? Shuttle tickets are available! Shuttles depart from the North Pole parking lot, located 0.3 miles before the Pikes Peak entrance, and travel directly to the summit. The Pikes Peak Gateway will open early for special sunrise events, so please take note of your arrival time when purchasing tickets. Before you go, please prepare for the mountain drive and summit conditions: • Avoid using air conditioning on the way up. • Know how to downshift and use engine braking on the way down. • Drink plenty of water before and during your visit. • Bring warm layers. The summit is usually about 30 degrees colder than in town and can be especially cold before sunrise. The Summit Visitor Center café and gift shop will be open for food and souvenirs. Don’t miss this extraordinary chance to welcome the day from the top of America’s Mountain. All access is weather permitting.
