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Hiking – HIGH CHAPARRAL OPEN SPACE,
September 18
HighChaparral Open Space is the highest point in eastern ColoradoSprings (6,800’) and is characterized by a prominent ridgelinevegetated with scrub oak shrub-land patches and mixed-grass prairie.Views from the crest of the ridge include the Spanish Peaks and WetMountains to the south, the Black Forest to the north, and anuninterrupted view of Colorado Springs mountain backdrop to the
8/13/25, 9:51 AM PPOTHG – Newsletter – September/October 2025
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west. Hike length about 3.5 mi, elev gain approx 300 ft, highest elev6,800 ft, Moderate hike difficulty range. Mike Witter hike leader