SANTA FE OPEN SPACE, Palmer Lake. Trailhead: Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area, 199 County Line Rd, Palmer Lake (coordinates: 39.1234576, -104.9103047). Hike start time: 9:00 AM. Hike length ~3.5 mi elev gain ~300 ft highest altitude 7,295 ft. Moderate (some moderate uphill & downhill). A lovely walk through open forest with views of Elephant Rock, Pikes Peak, and the Rampart Range. Art Porter hike leader.