Black Forest, Colorado
Towering ponderosa pines with panoramic Rocky Mountain views fill the landscape throughout Black Forest. At an average attitude of over 7,000 feet, it was originally called The Pinery only to later be renamed by a German immigrant who thought it closely resembled the Black Forest of his homeland. Around the turn of the century, Black Forest was an important source of railroad ties and lumber that built the Pikes Peak region.Today it retains its rustic feel with its heavily wooded areas and grassy meadows. Black Forest residents and visitors enjoy miles of wilderness trails for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The area abounds in wildlife and horses. Its rural commercial center offers a community center, volunteer fire station, country store, churches and other small businesses. Major shopping is a mere 10 minutes away.
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City Data - Black Forest
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Location
Black Forest is an unincorporated area located in northern El Paso County and southern Douglas County in Colorado. Its boundaries are roughly Highway 83 to the west, Colorado Springs to the south, the plains to the east and the open areas of southern Douglas County to the north. |
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