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Pikes Peak Schedules August Sunrise Opening

Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Colorado Springs, CO

Pikes Peak - America's Mountain will open for a special sunrise event Saturday, August 15. The Gateway opens at 4:30 a.m., with last entry for the event at 6:30 a.m. Admission and a timed-entry permit must be purchased in advance, and shuttle reservations are available from the North Pole parking lot. There will be no Gateway ticket sales that morning and no access to the North Slope Recreation Area. The event is weather permitting, so visitors should check mountain conditions before leaving.

This local community update for Colorado Springs, CO is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026 and is presented by Everald Lee Johnson. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Colorado Springs, CO area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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