The First Stake in the Heart of Colorado Springs

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start by getting onto I-25 S from your location in Central Colorado. Follow I-25 S for approximately 60 miles until you reach exit 140 for Colorado 24 toward Colorado Springs. Merge onto CO-24 E and continue for about 5 miles. Take the exit toward downtown Colorado Springs and merge onto S Cascade Ave. Continue straight to stay on S Cascade Ave as it turns into S Tejon St. Follow S Tejon St to E Colorado Ave. The First Stake in Platting of Colorado Springs is located in Downtown at 38.8337131, -104.8249446. You can park on the street or find nearby parking lots.

• Public Transportation

  If you prefer to use public transportation, first take a Greyhound or Bustang bus to Colorado Springs from your location in Central Colorado. Once you arrive at the Greyhound station, transfer to the local Mountain Metropolitan Transit bus service. You can take Route 1 (North Nevada Avenue) or Route 3 (E. Pikes Peak Avenue) towards downtown. Get off at the 'Pikes Peak and Tejon' stop. From there, it’s a short walk to the First Stake in Platting of Colorado Springs, located at 38.8337131, -104.8249446. Make sure to check the bus schedules ahead of time for timings and fares.

• Rideshare

  For a more convenient option, consider using rideshare services such as Uber or Lyft. Simply open the app, set your pick-up location in Central Colorado, and enter 'First Stake in Platting of Colorado Springs' or the address 'Downtown, Colorado Springs, CO 80943' as your destination. The fare will vary based on your starting location and the time of day, but expect to pay between $30 to $70 from various locations in Central Colorado.