Anyone drive to the top of Pike's Peak?
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Anyone drive to the top of Pike's Peak?
Thinking about road trips come warm weather next year. I've always wanted to go to Pike's Peak. Can you do it in the vette, or is the road too rough? My understanding is it's partially paved...? Any info or experience is appreciated.
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There is a cog railway that goes to the top. It's a nice ride, but will take longer and the schedule dictates your stay at the summit.
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i cannot speak for all the other corvette owners on here but i would never drive my c5 because of the dirt and graval road to the top....may want to rethink that trip!!!!
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Come on! Let's take our Vettes up this Saturday! There should be enough snow on the road that we won't have to worry about driving on a "dirt road"!
Lets go!
Lets go!
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The road is half dirt, but very well maintained. The only thing you would need to worry about is dirt/dust on your car. There are some tight steep sections, but I think you could make it just fine. For the record, I have never driven the vette up there because I have 2 4x4s and that is what they are for. I have seen many Corvettes up there as well as Harleys and other bikes.
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Hi jrp, thanks for the link and feedback
vettesplus, I'll just need to figure out another mode of transportation once I get there
vettesplus, I'll just need to figure out another mode of transportation once I get there
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Last time I was up the road was on my Harley. Once into the unpaved section, It was a very rough ride. There were sections where the Grader was doing work. It would not have been any fun in the Vette. Lots of rocks that would not have cleared the delicate underbelly and body work. Ouch!
I would not drive the Vette up there.
I would not drive the Vette up there.