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 Bluestem Prairie Open Space - Fountain, CO Posted by:  condor1
N 38° 44.628 W 104° 41.672
13S E 526546 N 4288390
This Wonderful Public Open Space is located to the southeast of Colorado Springs in Fountain, just south of the Colorado Springs Airport.
Coordinates are for the Parking Lot.
Waymark Code: WM57DW
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 11/23/2008
Views: 21
When you enter Bluestem Prairie Open Space. You may see antelope, prairie dogs, blue herons and other wildlife here. Bald Eagles are often sighted hunting here, particularly in winter.
Bluestem Prairie Open Space is located to the southeast of Colorado Springs in Fountain, just south of the Colorado Springs Airport. This 650-acre open space once belonged to the Banning Lewis Ranch where ranchers relied on rich soils and thriving grasslands to survive.
Surrounding the Big Johnson Reservoir, the land is home to over 200 bird species and 80 mammal species. It is a refuge to many native wildlife and vegetation species.
While on the property you may see Pronghorn, Black-tailed prairie dogs and Mountain Plovers as well as the Red-tailed hawk, burrowing owls and migratory shorebirds. Wildflowers are abundant in the spring.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 650 Acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
Trail system covers 2.1 miles.
What points of interest are there?:
Big Johnson Reservoir
Great view of Pikes Peak and Cheyenne Mountain.
What activities are available?:
Hiking Only
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Snakes, Wash Holes
Dogs Allowed?: No
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
Hours of accessibility?: Not listed
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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