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Manitou Ghost Town Hike: Ruins, Legends, Epic Views

Two hikers stand by weathered wooden ruins on a rocky mountain trail, surrounded by pine trees and distant peaks under a partly cloudy sky.

Four scenic miles from Pikes Peak RV Park lead you past alpine tundra, rusting ore carts and Gold Rush cabins to Ghost Town Hollow’s sealed tunnel, blending easy logistics with history, wildlife and goosebump-worthy photo ops.

Ute Pass Hidden Petroglyphs: Hike, Snap, Respect

Two hikers kneel near weathered petroglyphs on a sandstone boulder along a forested trail, surrounded by pines and wildflowers, with foothills blurred in the background.

From your RV hookup in Manitou Springs, follow our guide to hidden Ute Pass rock art—parking tricks, sunrise photo settings, wildlife safety, and cultural insights that turn a short walk into a centuries-spanning adventure.

High-Altitude Highway 24: RV Tire Wear Survival Guide

Person checking RV tire with gauge on mountain highway shoulder, evergreen slopes and distant peaks in background under blue sky

Altitude, temperature swings and steep grades on Colorado’s Highway 24 can wreck RV tires, so this guide delivers pressure math, pre-climb checklists, service pins and traction-law hacks for stress-free miles between Manitou Springs and Buena Vista.