Colorado Columbine LbNA #9606 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Palmer Lake |
| County: | El Paso |
| State: | Colorado |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Planted by: | The Purple Toad  |
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| Found by: | a knight's tale |
| Last found: | Jul 6, 2013 |
| Status: | FFFFFFaFFFOF |
| Last edited: | Jul 27, 2004 |
Colorado’s state flower, the blue and white columbine, was discovered by Dr. Edwin James in 1820 in the area now known as Palmer Lake. Dr. James was an early explorer, historian, botanist and a member of the famous Stephen H. Long expedition to Colorado. During that expedition, Dr. James and two companions made the first recorded ascent of Pike’s Peak. The James Peak Wilderness west of Denver is named in honor of Dr. Edwin James.
Distance: Approximately 3 miles roundtrip
Terrain: Mostly uphill with a few steep parts
Difficulty: Moderate, plan on about 90 minutes
Directions from I-25:
From the South, take Exit 161, turning left onto Highway 105. Palmer Lake proper is located approximately 4 miles from this point. Turn left (at the 30 mph sign) onto South Valley Road. Go through the 4-way stop to the next left, Old Carriage Road. At the bottom of the curve is the Emory Hightower Trailhead parking.
From the North, take Exit 163, turning right onto County Line Road. Palmer Lake is located 2 miles from this point. Cross over the railroad tracks onto Highway 105. Drive through town and turn right (one street past the turn for the library) onto South Valley Road. Go through the 4-way stop to the next left, Old Carriage Road. At the bottom of the curve is the Emory Hightower Trailhead parking.
Tucked in the mountains behind Palmer Lake are two reservoirs that supply the town with water. Both reservoirs are accessible by a trail used by hikers and bicyclists. The lower reservoir is fenced off from the public, but the upper reservoir has an open shoreline. However, both reservoirs and Monument Creek, which flows out of them, are considered part of the town's watershed. Swimming and camping are prohibited in these areas. Dogs must be kept on a leash and kept from swimming in the water.
To find the letterbox:
Park at the trailhead parking lot and begin hiking up the trail. Hike past the lower reservoir and continue up to and around the upper reservoir. As the trail bends to the right, pass the small cove until you reach a fork in the road. Hike up the right fork until you reach another fork. Stop at this junction in front of the aspen grove and one lone juniper. Follow the path that leads you at 340 degrees. Continue on this path until you see a cave on the right. Climb into the cave to the back of the crevice (you should be able to stand up) and look up to the left. You should see a scrub oak and small spruce growing out of a rock crevice. Climb up and around to that rock crevice. Leaning against the rock by the small spruce, take a 118 degree reading. Look for the large pine tree that splits into two. This pine is about 42 paces from the rock and splits about half way up the tree. At the NE base of this tree under the cover of bark is your treasure!
Please email shellpru1@yahoo.com if the box needs attention.
Distance: Approximately 3 miles roundtrip
Terrain: Mostly uphill with a few steep parts
Difficulty: Moderate, plan on about 90 minutes
Directions from I-25:
From the South, take Exit 161, turning left onto Highway 105. Palmer Lake proper is located approximately 4 miles from this point. Turn left (at the 30 mph sign) onto South Valley Road. Go through the 4-way stop to the next left, Old Carriage Road. At the bottom of the curve is the Emory Hightower Trailhead parking.
From the North, take Exit 163, turning right onto County Line Road. Palmer Lake is located 2 miles from this point. Cross over the railroad tracks onto Highway 105. Drive through town and turn right (one street past the turn for the library) onto South Valley Road. Go through the 4-way stop to the next left, Old Carriage Road. At the bottom of the curve is the Emory Hightower Trailhead parking.
Tucked in the mountains behind Palmer Lake are two reservoirs that supply the town with water. Both reservoirs are accessible by a trail used by hikers and bicyclists. The lower reservoir is fenced off from the public, but the upper reservoir has an open shoreline. However, both reservoirs and Monument Creek, which flows out of them, are considered part of the town's watershed. Swimming and camping are prohibited in these areas. Dogs must be kept on a leash and kept from swimming in the water.
To find the letterbox:
Park at the trailhead parking lot and begin hiking up the trail. Hike past the lower reservoir and continue up to and around the upper reservoir. As the trail bends to the right, pass the small cove until you reach a fork in the road. Hike up the right fork until you reach another fork. Stop at this junction in front of the aspen grove and one lone juniper. Follow the path that leads you at 340 degrees. Continue on this path until you see a cave on the right. Climb into the cave to the back of the crevice (you should be able to stand up) and look up to the left. You should see a scrub oak and small spruce growing out of a rock crevice. Climb up and around to that rock crevice. Leaning against the rock by the small spruce, take a 118 degree reading. Look for the large pine tree that splits into two. This pine is about 42 paces from the rock and splits about half way up the tree. At the NE base of this tree under the cover of bark is your treasure!
Please email shellpru1@yahoo.com if the box needs attention.