Stratton Open Space
Stratton Open Space is a 318 acre jewel on Colorado Springs' westside. Numerous trails dissect the park and rise from trailheads near Cheyenne Mountain High School 750 feet to Gold Camp Road. Mature ponderosa pine/Gambel oak forests abound and its meadows are a mecca for birders in spring and summer.
Stratton Open Space is on the southwest side of Colorado Springs, adjacent to North Cheyenne Canon Park. Numerous trails dissect its meadows and ponderosa/Gambel Oak forests and two city reservoirs lie within its borders. The trails are easy to moderate but can be icy and/or muddy at times. The high point of the trail system is just off Gold Camp Road and offers a panoramic view of Colorado Springs. Birders will find lots to look at in warmer months while mule deer and wild turkeys are abundant year-round. Trails can be combined to make loops up to 6.5 miles or much shorter out-and-backs.
- Suitable Activities: Hiking, Biking
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Length: 5.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 750 ft
- 7,000 ft
- Land Manager: Colorado Springs
- Parking Permit Required: Other
- Recommended Party Size: 10
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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