The trip is a bit of a whirlwind, because you hit the Garden of the Gods, then Manitou Springs, and ultimately Pike’s Peak. Bernard, our guide, was a wealth of information, though, and the views were stunning. Because it’s a long drive, use the bathroom as much as possible whenever possible.
There’s little walking, unless you want there to be. Most of it happens around the Garden of the Gods, the rest is stunning view stops and drives.