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Majestic Pikes Peak Trivia Quiz

Pikes Peak is one of most prominent mountains in Colorado, USA. How much do you know about it?

A multiple-choice quiz by THartmann9374. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
THartmann9374

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
356,069

Updated
Jul 28 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
308

Last 3 plays: Guest 12 (6/10), Guest 174 (7/10), colbymanram (4/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. What is Pikes Peak's elevation? Hint

14,278 ft

14,115 ft

14,265 ft

14,439 ft

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which Colorado county is the majority of Pikes Peak located? Hint

Adams County

El Paso County

Park County

Fremont County

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Question 3 of 10

3. What rock is Pikes Peak composed of? Hint

dacite

granite

metamorphic

basalt

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what range of the Rocky Mountains is Pikes Peak located? Hint

Wet Mountains

Sangre de Christo

Front Range

Sawatch Range

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Question 5 of 10

5. Why does Pikes Peak look pink? Hint

gold

copper

silver

potassium feldspar

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which American "discovered" Pikes Peak? Hint

John Denver

Kit Carson

Zebulon Pike

William Palmer

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Question 7 of 10

7. When did the first recorded ascent on the summit of Pikes Peak occur? Hint

1848

1806

1820

1800

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the first person to climb to the top of Pikes Peak? Hint

William Palmer

Zebulon Pike

Edwin James

Kit Carson

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which military installation is NOT in the vicinity of Pikes Peak? Hint

Pi�on Canyon Maneuver Site

United States Air Force Academy

Fort Carson

Peterson AFB

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is Pikes Peak's motto? Hint

Pikes Peak Blew Up

Pikes Peak or Bust!

Pikes Peak's Gold Rush

Pikes Peak the Beautiful

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Pikes Peak's elevation?

Answer: 14,115 ft

Mount Elbert is 14,439 ft and the highest peak in Colorado. Grays Peak is 14,278 ft and the highest peak in the Front Range. Mount Evans is 14,265 ft and second highest in the Front Range.

2. In which Colorado county is the majority of Pikes Peak located?

Answer: El Paso County

The majority of Pikes Peak is located in El Paso County, but the west side of Pikes Peak is located in Teller County. El Paso was founded in 1861.

3. What rock is Pikes Peak composed of?

Answer: granite

To be specific, Pikes Peak is made up of pink granite. Many mountains in the Rocky Mountains are also composed of granite.

4. In what range of the Rocky Mountains is Pikes Peak located?

Answer: Front Range

Pikes Peak is located in the Front Range, and is the third highest peak of Front Range. Front Range is the first range that you would encounter from Colorado's eastern side.

5. Why does Pikes Peak look pink?

Answer: potassium feldspar

Pikes Peak's pink color is due to potassium feldspar, also known as pink granite. The color is also described as brick, red, or brick-red.

6. Which American "discovered" Pikes Peak?

Answer: Zebulon Pike

Zebulon Pike was the first American on record to locate Pikes Peak. His expedition occurred in 1806.

7. When did the first recorded ascent on the summit of Pikes Peak occur?

Answer: 1820

The first ascent on record was in 1820 by Edwin James. Edwin James was a student from Vermont, USA.

8. Who was the first person to climb to the top of Pikes Peak?

Answer: Edwin James

Zebulon Pike might have discovered Pikes Peak, but he never climbed to the top of the mountain. Edwin James was the first man to ascend the mountain in 1820.

9. Which military installation is NOT in the vicinity of Pikes Peak?

Answer: Pi�on Canyon Maneuver Site

Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site is in southeastern Colorado. It is a training site for Fort Carson soldiers. Fort Carson, Peterson AFB, and United States Air Force Academy all are in Pikes Peak's vicinity.

10. What is Pikes Peak's motto?

Answer: Pikes Peak or Bust!

Gold seekers raced to Pikes Peak in 1859 to find gold. Their motto was known as "Pikes Peak or Bust"!

Source: Author THartmann9374

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