EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — Practice runs start Tuesday and end Friday for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The highway won't open to the public until 8:30 a.m. instead of 7:30 a.m.
There will still be access to Crystal Reservoir for those who have a daily entry pass and parking permit.
The race to the clouds happens annually on Pikes Peak Highway. Drivers from all over the world race up the 12-mile course, which includes156 turns and a pretty big elevation gain.
The race will be held on Sunday. For more information, visit the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb's website.
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Massive search effort underway in Colorado for 2 missing hunters
For several days, a search effort has been underway for two missing hunters in southern Colorado. According to the Conejos County Sheriff's office, they responded to the Rio De Los Pinos Trailhead to make contact with two people who were reported overdue while elk hunting on Sept. 13.
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