It may be the most visited mountain in North America, but Pikes Peak is one incline you want to observe, not climb, on June 26. That's when the annual race up the 9,402-feet above sea level peak takes place, with stock cars, motorcycles and 18-wheelers attempting the 12.42 mile course. This year features two veteran big rig drivers: Mike Ryan in a 2000 Freightliner Century Class ST and Bruce Canepa in a 2003 Kenworth T2000.

Take a Peak

What: Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
When: June 26
(Gates open at 4 a.m.)
Where: Pikes Peak,
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Find out More: Go to www.ppihc.com